Data Product Owner - Cards Platform Lloyds Banking Group Chester: Hybrid 2 days per week in the office and the rest from home Salary & Benefits: £61,641 to £75,339 per annum, plus annual personal bonus, 15% employer pension contribution, private medical insurance, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. We also offer flexible working hours, agile working practices & flexibility to suit your to ensure a good work-life balance. Summary; You'll be working in the Consumer Finance Platform, part of Consumer Lending and focus specifically upon Cards products. You'll be collaborating with Cards Platform Data Lead, Business and Technical Platform Leads, Product Owners, Chief Data Analytics Office, the Consumer Lending Business Unit Data Office, and Officer. You'll work as a Data Product Owner, acting as the voice of the customer with your chosen data products. You'll need good product ownership skills, ideally a Business Analyst background and have worked on significant data related products/projects. About the role; The Data Product Owner will be responsible for interpreting and analysing complex data requirements to provide valuable insights and document the use cases in support of data-driven decision-making. You'll own and document the data product use cases, requirements, and associated metadata, detailing the data dictionaries, data lineage, data quality requirements and supporting the data side of change activities for the various Cards product delivery teams/pods. Support governance policies and procedures enforcing data management standards to ensure consistency and compliance aligned to the Groups and Divisional Data Offices. Ideally you'll also have an approach that empowers, encourages, and motivates a team to take ownership of the initiatives to ensure we achieve optimal data driven outcomes for the business and our customers. No formal line management. Examples of specific activities might include; Collaborate with business users to understand their data needs and translate them into actionable requirements and use cases for data products. Documenting the business processes, data flows / lineage, and data dictionaries and data quality requirements updating Collibra for Cards critical data elements and key data Capture the requirements and use cases for data profiling, cleansing, data quality and validation building upon Collibra and strategic products in place. Data modelling for the required data products aligning to the Group Data Model supporting consistency, reuse, and useability. Proactive stakeholder management across Group and business unit data teams to collaborate on use cases and requirements that will deliver the governance and controls whilst ensuring the end state solution is suitable for Cloud technology. Responsible for ensuring all decisions are made within a sound risk framework, maximising the safe delegation of authority and empowerment to individuals in the team in line with Group appetite. What key skills you'll need to apply for the role? We'd welcome applicants from diverse organisational, cultural, and technological backgrounds as we believe this is critical to success. We need to see evidence of the following in your application to be able to carry out the role; Prior background working in a similar role, for example as a Data Product Owner or Data Business Analyst, at a mid to senior level. Strong focus on data products and business analysis plus governance framework with the application of Data policies and controls. Strong understanding of Data Modelling techniques and terminology and application of the different model types, documenting use cases, process flows and metadata. Basic level of SQL would be advantageous. Desirable: exposure to financial services (credit cards) or regulatory reporting About working for us Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. We're disability confident. So if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know. Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive? Apply today and find out more.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Data Product Owner - Cards Platform Lloyds Banking Group Chester: Hybrid 2 days per week in the office and the rest from home Salary & Benefits: £61,641 to £75,339 per annum, plus annual personal bonus, 15% employer pension contribution, private medical insurance, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. We also offer flexible working hours, agile working practices & flexibility to suit your to ensure a good work-life balance. Summary; You'll be working in the Consumer Finance Platform, part of Consumer Lending and focus specifically upon Cards products. You'll be collaborating with Cards Platform Data Lead, Business and Technical Platform Leads, Product Owners, Chief Data Analytics Office, the Consumer Lending Business Unit Data Office, and Officer. You'll work as a Data Product Owner, acting as the voice of the customer with your chosen data products. You'll need good product ownership skills, ideally a Business Analyst background and have worked on significant data related products/projects. About the role; The Data Product Owner will be responsible for interpreting and analysing complex data requirements to provide valuable insights and document the use cases in support of data-driven decision-making. You'll own and document the data product use cases, requirements, and associated metadata, detailing the data dictionaries, data lineage, data quality requirements and supporting the data side of change activities for the various Cards product delivery teams/pods. Support governance policies and procedures enforcing data management standards to ensure consistency and compliance aligned to the Groups and Divisional Data Offices. Ideally you'll also have an approach that empowers, encourages, and motivates a team to take ownership of the initiatives to ensure we achieve optimal data driven outcomes for the business and our customers. No formal line management. Examples of specific activities might include; Collaborate with business users to understand their data needs and translate them into actionable requirements and use cases for data products. Documenting the business processes, data flows / lineage, and data dictionaries and data quality requirements updating Collibra for Cards critical data elements and key data Capture the requirements and use cases for data profiling, cleansing, data quality and validation building upon Collibra and strategic products in place. Data modelling for the required data products aligning to the Group Data Model supporting consistency, reuse, and useability. Proactive stakeholder management across Group and business unit data teams to collaborate on use cases and requirements that will deliver the governance and controls whilst ensuring the end state solution is suitable for Cloud technology. Responsible for ensuring all decisions are made within a sound risk framework, maximising the safe delegation of authority and empowerment to individuals in the team in line with Group appetite. What key skills you'll need to apply for the role? We'd welcome applicants from diverse organisational, cultural, and technological backgrounds as we believe this is critical to success. We need to see evidence of the following in your application to be able to carry out the role; Prior background working in a similar role, for example as a Data Product Owner or Data Business Analyst, at a mid to senior level. Strong focus on data products and business analysis plus governance framework with the application of Data policies and controls. Strong understanding of Data Modelling techniques and terminology and application of the different model types, documenting use cases, process flows and metadata. Basic level of SQL would be advantageous. Desirable: exposure to financial services (credit cards) or regulatory reporting About working for us Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups. We're disability confident. So if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know. Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive? Apply today and find out more.
Business Unit: Economic Crime Risk Salary range: £38,400 - £48,000 DOE + red-hot benefits! Location: Remote, UK Flexible - with very occasional travel to a hub (circa once per year to visit Ops team in Gosforth) Contract type : Permanent Be a change maker with more cha-ching. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team This is an exciting time to join Economic Crime Risk, a second line of defence function responsible for defining and ensuring the application of Policy, Frameworks, Guidance, Risk Appetite and Oversight across a range of risks facing VMUK. As Technical Specialist, you will report directly to the Nominated Officer, supporting them in meeting the banks obligations under the Proceeds of Crime Act. You'll be the point of contact for the bank providing advice and guidance on Transaction Monitoring, Suspicious Activity Reports, related policies & standards, and training. What you'll be doing Lead on compliance oversight of internal and external Suspicious Activity Reports, ensuring best practice is being met. Analyse and interpret data to identify trends and patterns, producing reports for key stakeholders, both internally and externally. Identify opportunities to develop solutions, with a particular focus on digital and technical, to improve controls across the bank, to minimise the risk of noncompliance. Decision making concerning disclosure of suspicious activity to the National Crime Agency. Provide financial crime subject matter expert support to the Nominated Officer on transaction monitoring, risk assessments and individual case management. Deputise for the Nominated Officer at relevant internal and external stakeholder meetings. Support the development of strong working relationships with external stakeholders both public and private. Horizon scanning to identify new threats & typologies and opportunities to mitigate economic crime risks. We need you to have Significant experience working in a financial crime role or similar experience. The ability to utilise various tools to analyse data and present findings Excellent understanding of the bank's regulatory obligations under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Brilliant analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to use initiative to solve problems independently. A working understanding of economic crime risks and threat landscape Comfortable making decisions and presenting findings to stakeholders at all levels. Track record of building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. It's a bonus if you have but not essential A relevant recognised professional qualification in financial crime (ICA or equivalent experience) Have a proven track record in economic crime risk management or law enforcement Good understanding of our products, services and/or customers. Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 18 Mar 2024 GMT Standard Time Applications close: 29 Mar 2024 GMT Standard Time
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Business Unit: Economic Crime Risk Salary range: £38,400 - £48,000 DOE + red-hot benefits! Location: Remote, UK Flexible - with very occasional travel to a hub (circa once per year to visit Ops team in Gosforth) Contract type : Permanent Be a change maker with more cha-ching. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team This is an exciting time to join Economic Crime Risk, a second line of defence function responsible for defining and ensuring the application of Policy, Frameworks, Guidance, Risk Appetite and Oversight across a range of risks facing VMUK. As Technical Specialist, you will report directly to the Nominated Officer, supporting them in meeting the banks obligations under the Proceeds of Crime Act. You'll be the point of contact for the bank providing advice and guidance on Transaction Monitoring, Suspicious Activity Reports, related policies & standards, and training. What you'll be doing Lead on compliance oversight of internal and external Suspicious Activity Reports, ensuring best practice is being met. Analyse and interpret data to identify trends and patterns, producing reports for key stakeholders, both internally and externally. Identify opportunities to develop solutions, with a particular focus on digital and technical, to improve controls across the bank, to minimise the risk of noncompliance. Decision making concerning disclosure of suspicious activity to the National Crime Agency. Provide financial crime subject matter expert support to the Nominated Officer on transaction monitoring, risk assessments and individual case management. Deputise for the Nominated Officer at relevant internal and external stakeholder meetings. Support the development of strong working relationships with external stakeholders both public and private. Horizon scanning to identify new threats & typologies and opportunities to mitigate economic crime risks. We need you to have Significant experience working in a financial crime role or similar experience. The ability to utilise various tools to analyse data and present findings Excellent understanding of the bank's regulatory obligations under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Brilliant analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to use initiative to solve problems independently. A working understanding of economic crime risks and threat landscape Comfortable making decisions and presenting findings to stakeholders at all levels. Track record of building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. It's a bonus if you have but not essential A relevant recognised professional qualification in financial crime (ICA or equivalent experience) Have a proven track record in economic crime risk management or law enforcement Good understanding of our products, services and/or customers. Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 18 Mar 2024 GMT Standard Time Applications close: 29 Mar 2024 GMT Standard Time
Job Title - Senior Ecologist Job Type Permanent Home based / Remote Location Oxford / North Hampshire : Oxford, Swindon, Reading, Basingstoke etc. Home Based. Travel will be required, hence a full clean driving licence is essential. Hours: General hours of work are 40 hours per week, between Monday and Friday. Salary: Highly competitive salary depending on skills and experience, with company van or allowance and general benefits. Circa £42000 Benefits: Highly competitive salary Car Allowance Company Laptop and Phone 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Job Security Company Pension Employee Assistance Programme Refer A Friend Scheme of £750 Fill Your Boots Rewards saving an average of £400 per year Access to our Internal Academy and Career Development Career Development and Progression Life Assurance with a range of other amazing benefits available through an app Paternity Leave - paid at full salary for 2 weeks Maternity Leave paid at full salary for 3 months and salary for a further 3 months Overview Our Client is a leading provider of commercial soft estate and arboriculture services across the UK working with clients in both the public and private sectors. About the role of Senior Ecologist Role You will be joining a small professional and friendly team working remotely from home covering all work locations and clients. Works will be for varied clients including Highways, Local Authorities, housing associations, infrastructure and private sector. As a Senior Ecologist you will be working within the Environmental Team supporting a growing business in the Surrey / Oxfordshire / Hampshire Region. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced Consultancy and be able to work on numerous projects to assist the existing bespoke team. The role will require project management of Ecological / Environmental schemes for various clients working alongside other team members, as well as some field based work including ecological surveys, asset surveys and ecological clerk of works. The role would suit a candidate with a few years industry experience looking for a rewarding role. Responsibilities of a Senior Ecologist Technical environmental and ecological lead on projects Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, planning conditions and associated documents and to help reduce risks and delays. Supervising contractors and ensuring compliance with protected species licence requirements and environmental protection measures. Mentoring and training of junior team members Extended phase 1 habitat/ UKHabs surveys, Protected species surveys Formulation of mitigation proposals and habitat creation schemes. Ecological Clerk of Work Technical reports for planning submission Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments Ecological input into EIAs. Experience and skills required: Qualified with a degree in a relevant scientific or environmental discipline Knowledge of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques and the planning process Experience of ecological survey / environmental sector Ecological site survey experience (protected species surveys, Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) / Phase 1 habitat surveys/UKHabs) Level 2 Bat licenced holder or near to achieving Experienced in using and interpreting bat recording analysis software Ecological Clerk of Works Experience 4 years experience of delivering projects within a commercially competitive environment Stakeholder Engagement (such as Wildlife Trusts, Environmental Health Officers, Natural England, Heritage England, Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities etc Data collation and interpretation experience Good report preparation / writing skills (including technical report writing) skills Experience of writing fee proposals, project management and client liaison. Membership of CIEEM or equivalent Producing Protected Species Survey Licences (particularly bat) Have experience of people management and a willingness to mentor junior staff. Full member of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or equivalent (or working towards it) Ideally have experience in both linear infrastructure and property development projects GIS experience Full clean UK driving licence
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Job Title - Senior Ecologist Job Type Permanent Home based / Remote Location Oxford / North Hampshire : Oxford, Swindon, Reading, Basingstoke etc. Home Based. Travel will be required, hence a full clean driving licence is essential. Hours: General hours of work are 40 hours per week, between Monday and Friday. Salary: Highly competitive salary depending on skills and experience, with company van or allowance and general benefits. Circa £42000 Benefits: Highly competitive salary Car Allowance Company Laptop and Phone 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Job Security Company Pension Employee Assistance Programme Refer A Friend Scheme of £750 Fill Your Boots Rewards saving an average of £400 per year Access to our Internal Academy and Career Development Career Development and Progression Life Assurance with a range of other amazing benefits available through an app Paternity Leave - paid at full salary for 2 weeks Maternity Leave paid at full salary for 3 months and salary for a further 3 months Overview Our Client is a leading provider of commercial soft estate and arboriculture services across the UK working with clients in both the public and private sectors. About the role of Senior Ecologist Role You will be joining a small professional and friendly team working remotely from home covering all work locations and clients. Works will be for varied clients including Highways, Local Authorities, housing associations, infrastructure and private sector. As a Senior Ecologist you will be working within the Environmental Team supporting a growing business in the Surrey / Oxfordshire / Hampshire Region. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced Consultancy and be able to work on numerous projects to assist the existing bespoke team. The role will require project management of Ecological / Environmental schemes for various clients working alongside other team members, as well as some field based work including ecological surveys, asset surveys and ecological clerk of works. The role would suit a candidate with a few years industry experience looking for a rewarding role. Responsibilities of a Senior Ecologist Technical environmental and ecological lead on projects Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, planning conditions and associated documents and to help reduce risks and delays. Supervising contractors and ensuring compliance with protected species licence requirements and environmental protection measures. Mentoring and training of junior team members Extended phase 1 habitat/ UKHabs surveys, Protected species surveys Formulation of mitigation proposals and habitat creation schemes. Ecological Clerk of Work Technical reports for planning submission Biodiversity Net Gain Assessments Ecological input into EIAs. Experience and skills required: Qualified with a degree in a relevant scientific or environmental discipline Knowledge of ecology, legislation, and survey techniques and the planning process Experience of ecological survey / environmental sector Ecological site survey experience (protected species surveys, Preliminary Ecological Appraisal (PEA) / Phase 1 habitat surveys/UKHabs) Level 2 Bat licenced holder or near to achieving Experienced in using and interpreting bat recording analysis software Ecological Clerk of Works Experience 4 years experience of delivering projects within a commercially competitive environment Stakeholder Engagement (such as Wildlife Trusts, Environmental Health Officers, Natural England, Heritage England, Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities etc Data collation and interpretation experience Good report preparation / writing skills (including technical report writing) skills Experience of writing fee proposals, project management and client liaison. Membership of CIEEM or equivalent Producing Protected Species Survey Licences (particularly bat) Have experience of people management and a willingness to mentor junior staff. Full member of Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or equivalent (or working towards it) Ideally have experience in both linear infrastructure and property development projects GIS experience Full clean UK driving licence
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: We're looking for an Associate Project Manager/Employer's Agent to join our Local Authority team in London and the South-East. You'll be leading service delivery and work on a range of exciting projects, predominantly delivering mixed tenure housing led regeneration promoted by London boroughs. As an Associate level Project Manager/Employer's Agent, you will deliver excellent client outcomes by leading and providing senior thought leadership as part of teams delivering built asset projects, predominantly, but not exclusively, to local authority clients. This will include complex and challenging housing development and regeneration projects and programmes at all stages. You will be responsible for service quality and lead a team of project managers in this space. You will be expected to drive consistency in project management/employer's agent solutions and introduce best in class reporting and project management tools into programmes. Role accountabilities: The day-to-day delivery of high quality, profitable services to clients and working with colleagues to manage £multi-million projects and programmes from inception through feasibility, design and planning stages, construction, completion and occupation/operation Helping to create project plans and then executing and managing them effectively for clients, managing risk, change and programme delivery effectively Assembling and leading multi-disciplinary design and consultancy teams, often with a mixture of Arcadis colleagues, sub-consultants and consultants appointed by the client Leading the procurement, appointment and management of contractors with support from public sector officers and legal advisors Leading soft Market Testing with potential Contractors, Delivery Partners and Operators and provide a report with options and recommendations Providing recommendations for and manage procurement of consultants, assessments and surveys as required in accordance with WCC's procurement requirements Managing key stage handovers (e.g. design, construction and occupation) preparing and reviewing Handover Packs with relevant parties including pre and post construction info, consents, certificates, warranties, Home User Guides, snagging, defect procedures, access and security Acting as Contract Administrator, Employers Agent for JCT contracts or Project Manager for NEC contracts. Responsible for all statutory paperwork, consents and contractual mechanisms (including certification, instructions and claim recommendations) Working with the contractor to establish quality benchmark and standards to achieve zero defects at completion Setting expectations for and monitoring progress and compliance of all handover documentation to ensure smooth handover to client and new homeowner/occupier; Qualifications & Experience: First and foremost, you share our passion for improving the quality of life. You pride yourself for the part you play in transforming the world around you and understand the importance of teamwork. You are a technically capable and come to us with: A relevant professional qualification Experience of leading complex capital projects Flexible skills focused on client engagement and a drive to deliver successful projects Experience of working in or for local authority clients or other registered providers Experience in delivery of residential projects preferably with a social housing focus Ability and desire to communicate well with a diverse mix of stakeholders An understanding of public procurement Knowledge and understanding of project management and employer's agent servicers at all stages of projects, with a particular focus on design and construction. A hunger to learn and develop and a drive to deliver excellent outcomes for our clients. A digital mindset, with the ability to use technology to better manage projects Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: We're looking for an Associate Project Manager/Employer's Agent to join our Local Authority team in London and the South-East. You'll be leading service delivery and work on a range of exciting projects, predominantly delivering mixed tenure housing led regeneration promoted by London boroughs. As an Associate level Project Manager/Employer's Agent, you will deliver excellent client outcomes by leading and providing senior thought leadership as part of teams delivering built asset projects, predominantly, but not exclusively, to local authority clients. This will include complex and challenging housing development and regeneration projects and programmes at all stages. You will be responsible for service quality and lead a team of project managers in this space. You will be expected to drive consistency in project management/employer's agent solutions and introduce best in class reporting and project management tools into programmes. Role accountabilities: The day-to-day delivery of high quality, profitable services to clients and working with colleagues to manage £multi-million projects and programmes from inception through feasibility, design and planning stages, construction, completion and occupation/operation Helping to create project plans and then executing and managing them effectively for clients, managing risk, change and programme delivery effectively Assembling and leading multi-disciplinary design and consultancy teams, often with a mixture of Arcadis colleagues, sub-consultants and consultants appointed by the client Leading the procurement, appointment and management of contractors with support from public sector officers and legal advisors Leading soft Market Testing with potential Contractors, Delivery Partners and Operators and provide a report with options and recommendations Providing recommendations for and manage procurement of consultants, assessments and surveys as required in accordance with WCC's procurement requirements Managing key stage handovers (e.g. design, construction and occupation) preparing and reviewing Handover Packs with relevant parties including pre and post construction info, consents, certificates, warranties, Home User Guides, snagging, defect procedures, access and security Acting as Contract Administrator, Employers Agent for JCT contracts or Project Manager for NEC contracts. Responsible for all statutory paperwork, consents and contractual mechanisms (including certification, instructions and claim recommendations) Working with the contractor to establish quality benchmark and standards to achieve zero defects at completion Setting expectations for and monitoring progress and compliance of all handover documentation to ensure smooth handover to client and new homeowner/occupier; Qualifications & Experience: First and foremost, you share our passion for improving the quality of life. You pride yourself for the part you play in transforming the world around you and understand the importance of teamwork. You are a technically capable and come to us with: A relevant professional qualification Experience of leading complex capital projects Flexible skills focused on client engagement and a drive to deliver successful projects Experience of working in or for local authority clients or other registered providers Experience in delivery of residential projects preferably with a social housing focus Ability and desire to communicate well with a diverse mix of stakeholders An understanding of public procurement Knowledge and understanding of project management and employer's agent servicers at all stages of projects, with a particular focus on design and construction. A hunger to learn and develop and a drive to deliver excellent outcomes for our clients. A digital mindset, with the ability to use technology to better manage projects Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.
Knight Frank is looking to hire a Senior Planner. We are the world's leading independent international property consultancy, headquartered in the UK, offering agency and professional advice across Commercial, Residential and Rural sectors. Established in 1896, Knight Frank now comprises a global network of over 20,000 people in 487 Offices across 53 Territories. Discover More About Knight Frank The Role Senior Planner within the Knight Frank South West Planning and Development team working on the on-going delivery of client projects in a fast moving, client focussed commercial environment. The candidate will be highly motivated and a charted town planner (MRTPI), with at least two years post qualification experience. In their current role, the candidate will deliver a wide range of projects, and demonstrate the highest quality of client care. The role will involve: Providing planning advice and consultancy services to colleagues and private sector clients. Working within an established team to manage a range of medium and large-scale planning projects to a high standard. This will involve day-to-day responsibility for planning applications, planning project management and site promotion. Preparing planning pre-applications, applications, planning statements and planning representations of varying scales Writing reports, interpreting data, and making recommendations Contributing to the preparation / editing of Design and Access statements and other supporting planning documents Liaising and negotiating with planning officers, employees of consultee organisations, third parties Ensuring compliance with local planning regulations Contributing to the profitability of the Knight Frank South West Planning and Development team Demonstrating Business Generation through effective client management, networking events and deploying planning expertise to identify short and long term development opportunities Supporting wider business development activities to help achieve business targets and objectives. Carrying out business development activities including drafting proposals, tenders and regularly meeting with potential and existing clients. The candidate should: Have excellent technical knowledge and experience of Town & Country Planning regulations and local planning policy. Be capable of setting out coherent planning strategies and fee proposals. Be able to manage internal and external project teams on behalf of clients. Have an understanding of development viability. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills. An appetite to support more junior colleagues including mentoring, where appropriate, would be beneficial. Candidates should demonstrate: Commercial awareness and the ability to work on own initiative. Excellent problem-solving skills. That they are consistently meeting (and exceeding) agreed fee income targets, and how they (can) contribute towards the profitability of the Knight Frank South West Planning and Development team. Excellent standards of verbal and written communication. The development and sustaining of meaningful client relationships resulting in business generation. The ability to secure repeat business through effective and efficient client management. A level of professional conduct that is consistently evident through their contribution towards the Client Care programme where appropriate. That they have developed a profile within their chosen market(s). Good personal management skills with a well organised approach to their work and is seen as efficient both within the office and externally by clients. That they comply at all times with best practice. A consistent professional approach to others internally and externally. A good work ethic. Confidence and capability in contributing to decision making both internally and externally. Contributing actively to the team spirit of the office. Collaborative working. Positive interaction with support staff and works with them in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Knight Frank is looking to hire a Senior Planner. We are the world's leading independent international property consultancy, headquartered in the UK, offering agency and professional advice across Commercial, Residential and Rural sectors. Established in 1896, Knight Frank now comprises a global network of over 20,000 people in 487 Offices across 53 Territories. Discover More About Knight Frank The Role Senior Planner within the Knight Frank South West Planning and Development team working on the on-going delivery of client projects in a fast moving, client focussed commercial environment. The candidate will be highly motivated and a charted town planner (MRTPI), with at least two years post qualification experience. In their current role, the candidate will deliver a wide range of projects, and demonstrate the highest quality of client care. The role will involve: Providing planning advice and consultancy services to colleagues and private sector clients. Working within an established team to manage a range of medium and large-scale planning projects to a high standard. This will involve day-to-day responsibility for planning applications, planning project management and site promotion. Preparing planning pre-applications, applications, planning statements and planning representations of varying scales Writing reports, interpreting data, and making recommendations Contributing to the preparation / editing of Design and Access statements and other supporting planning documents Liaising and negotiating with planning officers, employees of consultee organisations, third parties Ensuring compliance with local planning regulations Contributing to the profitability of the Knight Frank South West Planning and Development team Demonstrating Business Generation through effective client management, networking events and deploying planning expertise to identify short and long term development opportunities Supporting wider business development activities to help achieve business targets and objectives. Carrying out business development activities including drafting proposals, tenders and regularly meeting with potential and existing clients. The candidate should: Have excellent technical knowledge and experience of Town & Country Planning regulations and local planning policy. Be capable of setting out coherent planning strategies and fee proposals. Be able to manage internal and external project teams on behalf of clients. Have an understanding of development viability. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills. An appetite to support more junior colleagues including mentoring, where appropriate, would be beneficial. Candidates should demonstrate: Commercial awareness and the ability to work on own initiative. Excellent problem-solving skills. That they are consistently meeting (and exceeding) agreed fee income targets, and how they (can) contribute towards the profitability of the Knight Frank South West Planning and Development team. Excellent standards of verbal and written communication. The development and sustaining of meaningful client relationships resulting in business generation. The ability to secure repeat business through effective and efficient client management. A level of professional conduct that is consistently evident through their contribution towards the Client Care programme where appropriate. That they have developed a profile within their chosen market(s). Good personal management skills with a well organised approach to their work and is seen as efficient both within the office and externally by clients. That they comply at all times with best practice. A consistent professional approach to others internally and externally. A good work ethic. Confidence and capability in contributing to decision making both internally and externally. Contributing actively to the team spirit of the office. Collaborative working. Positive interaction with support staff and works with them in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Please note: this is a Direct Search led by Knight Frank. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs, even if provided by PSL agencies.
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 2 What Is the Opportunity? In collaboration with the business unit leaders, Chief Underwriting Officers, Head of Product Development, the incumbent is responsible for: Management and drafting of wordings/integrity of insurance contracts. Review and development of sound technical underwriting standards, in respect of assigned Lines of Business Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. This role is eligible for a £5,000 new joiner bonus. If you are successfully referred by an employee at Travelers Europe, both you and the person who referred you could be eligible for this bonus. What Will You Do? Wordings Manage and undertake policy wording development and control across all lines of business ensuring TRV Wordings are robust and accurately drafted. Maintain a review of wordings ensuring that the status of outstanding wordings is known at any time and that the appropriate steps are taken to chase any overdue wordings in a timely fashion. To liaise with underwriters and brokers to ensure that slips and wordings meet pre-bind quality assurance before inception. Manage and facilitate, the amendment and drafting of policy wordings to ensure compliance with underwriters intended depth and breadth of coverage. Report wordings and documentation issues to underwriters/Manager on an exception basis so that underwriters are aware of the issues and can act accordingly. Build and maintain relationships with brokers/underwriters so that wordings and documentation issues are resolved quickly and to the satisfaction of all parties. To ensure consistency and integrity within wordings is maintained. Work with the Delegated Authority Coordinator to ensure appropriate wording of Binding/TPA Agreements themselves and accompanying Certificates. To review and advise on TSM and TICL outwards reinsurance wordings in conjunction with the purchasing underwriter and the Outwards Reinsurance Manager. Technical Manage and execute Technical projects relating to issues that impact the Company's underwriting operations including: Monitoring & reviewing corporate appetite, Policy coverage, the legal, regulatory and statutory (where relevant) environment, industry developments & claims trends. Define, develop European Underwriting positions and guidelines. Establish (or oversee) corporate underwriting appetite to ensure constancy across Europe. Emerging Issues. Identify trends and opportunities. Perform research, develop strategies and act as resource for Risk Committee and Senior Management. Liaison with US parent in respect of emerging issues, corporate underwriting stance, coverage and product development. Represent the Company at relevant industry seminars and other forums to assimilate changes that represent opportunities or threats for the Company's underwriting operations. Act as a technical reference point for underwriting business units and provide clarity, advice on technical issues. Product Development Actively participate in Product Development (both new and existing) providing technical expertise, input and guidance. For both new and existing Product Development, undertake, manage and facilitate policy wording development and control (ensuring wordings are robust, accurately drafted and maintain commonality, where appropriate). Technical Training. Assist in respect of development /provision & maintenance of Technical Training materials particularly in respect of compliance with Lloyds Market reform initiatives and respond as appropriate to claims trends, technical issues and industry requirements. Other Duties Ensure that effective recruitment, retention and succession planning is in place and that all staff training and development needs are identified, acted upon and documented. Achieving the annually agreed performance objectives. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Previous exposure of London Market systems/processes beneficial. Educated to degree standard. Relevant experience gained working within the Company or Lloyds market. Relevant work experience gained within any of the following Property, Marine Classes, Aviation, Power and Utilities, Professional Risks or Personal Lines particularly Accident & Travel (from either an Underwriting or Claims perspective preferably with a legal bias). Leadership Consistently sets clear direction by defining goals and priorities. Develops a high degree of trust through demonstrated persona integrity ethics and a commitment to doing the right thing. Energises others to commit to achieving the highest standards. Consistently demonstrates ability to influence and leverage behaviour for the benefit of the company. Must have the ability to lead in a way that demonstrates passion and a sense of urgency and he/she will be capable of garnering the respect of both his/her, peers and senior leaders. The successful candidate will demonstrate the maturity, judgment, sensitivity and competence necessary to operate in a matrix organization. Skills & Abilities Strong attention to detail & accuracy, coupled with excellent analytical & problem solving skills. Acts with a sense of urgency. Works effectively with all levels and can build new relationships. Effectively coaches and monitors employees at all levels. Takes responsibility for decisions and actions. Manages own work. Understands the business and responses to all related issues, concerns and problems. What is a Must Have? Experience drafting underwriting policy wordings. Experience managing projects. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a basic contribution of 9% of pensionable salary to your Group Personal Pension Plan ("GPPP"). If you decide to contribute an additional amount from your salary, you will receive an increased company contribution up to a maximum of 3%. This would bring the total company contribution to 12%. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals. In addition, our Employee Assistance programme provides access to professional counseling services and other resources to support your daily life needs. Through the EAP, you're eligible for five free counseling sessions with a licensed therapist. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit 0
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 2 What Is the Opportunity? In collaboration with the business unit leaders, Chief Underwriting Officers, Head of Product Development, the incumbent is responsible for: Management and drafting of wordings/integrity of insurance contracts. Review and development of sound technical underwriting standards, in respect of assigned Lines of Business Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. This role is eligible for a £5,000 new joiner bonus. If you are successfully referred by an employee at Travelers Europe, both you and the person who referred you could be eligible for this bonus. What Will You Do? Wordings Manage and undertake policy wording development and control across all lines of business ensuring TRV Wordings are robust and accurately drafted. Maintain a review of wordings ensuring that the status of outstanding wordings is known at any time and that the appropriate steps are taken to chase any overdue wordings in a timely fashion. To liaise with underwriters and brokers to ensure that slips and wordings meet pre-bind quality assurance before inception. Manage and facilitate, the amendment and drafting of policy wordings to ensure compliance with underwriters intended depth and breadth of coverage. Report wordings and documentation issues to underwriters/Manager on an exception basis so that underwriters are aware of the issues and can act accordingly. Build and maintain relationships with brokers/underwriters so that wordings and documentation issues are resolved quickly and to the satisfaction of all parties. To ensure consistency and integrity within wordings is maintained. Work with the Delegated Authority Coordinator to ensure appropriate wording of Binding/TPA Agreements themselves and accompanying Certificates. To review and advise on TSM and TICL outwards reinsurance wordings in conjunction with the purchasing underwriter and the Outwards Reinsurance Manager. Technical Manage and execute Technical projects relating to issues that impact the Company's underwriting operations including: Monitoring & reviewing corporate appetite, Policy coverage, the legal, regulatory and statutory (where relevant) environment, industry developments & claims trends. Define, develop European Underwriting positions and guidelines. Establish (or oversee) corporate underwriting appetite to ensure constancy across Europe. Emerging Issues. Identify trends and opportunities. Perform research, develop strategies and act as resource for Risk Committee and Senior Management. Liaison with US parent in respect of emerging issues, corporate underwriting stance, coverage and product development. Represent the Company at relevant industry seminars and other forums to assimilate changes that represent opportunities or threats for the Company's underwriting operations. Act as a technical reference point for underwriting business units and provide clarity, advice on technical issues. Product Development Actively participate in Product Development (both new and existing) providing technical expertise, input and guidance. For both new and existing Product Development, undertake, manage and facilitate policy wording development and control (ensuring wordings are robust, accurately drafted and maintain commonality, where appropriate). Technical Training. Assist in respect of development /provision & maintenance of Technical Training materials particularly in respect of compliance with Lloyds Market reform initiatives and respond as appropriate to claims trends, technical issues and industry requirements. Other Duties Ensure that effective recruitment, retention and succession planning is in place and that all staff training and development needs are identified, acted upon and documented. Achieving the annually agreed performance objectives. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Previous exposure of London Market systems/processes beneficial. Educated to degree standard. Relevant experience gained working within the Company or Lloyds market. Relevant work experience gained within any of the following Property, Marine Classes, Aviation, Power and Utilities, Professional Risks or Personal Lines particularly Accident & Travel (from either an Underwriting or Claims perspective preferably with a legal bias). Leadership Consistently sets clear direction by defining goals and priorities. Develops a high degree of trust through demonstrated persona integrity ethics and a commitment to doing the right thing. Energises others to commit to achieving the highest standards. Consistently demonstrates ability to influence and leverage behaviour for the benefit of the company. Must have the ability to lead in a way that demonstrates passion and a sense of urgency and he/she will be capable of garnering the respect of both his/her, peers and senior leaders. The successful candidate will demonstrate the maturity, judgment, sensitivity and competence necessary to operate in a matrix organization. Skills & Abilities Strong attention to detail & accuracy, coupled with excellent analytical & problem solving skills. Acts with a sense of urgency. Works effectively with all levels and can build new relationships. Effectively coaches and monitors employees at all levels. Takes responsibility for decisions and actions. Manages own work. Understands the business and responses to all related issues, concerns and problems. What is a Must Have? Experience drafting underwriting policy wordings. Experience managing projects. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a basic contribution of 9% of pensionable salary to your Group Personal Pension Plan ("GPPP"). If you decide to contribute an additional amount from your salary, you will receive an increased company contribution up to a maximum of 3%. This would bring the total company contribution to 12%. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals. In addition, our Employee Assistance programme provides access to professional counseling services and other resources to support your daily life needs. Through the EAP, you're eligible for five free counseling sessions with a licensed therapist. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit 0
Our Public Sector client is looking to recruit a Building Safety Engineer and Contract Manager on a 6 month initial contract. The candidate will have M&E experience with a Water Safety focus, holding recognised qualifications in Water safety would be ideal, but is essential. Experience in Contract Management or site supervision would be beneficial but enthusiasm and self-motivation may be considered to support a shortfall here. Having experience and understanding of water safety and Legionella Control will be key for the successful candidate. Duties/responsibilities: To fulfil essential safety and Contract Management tasks due to Increased workload and current Building Services Manager of Sick Leave. M&E manager and Building Compliance & Services Manager currently covering this work. In order to effectively manage the requests from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) as well as manage the ongoing programmes of work that follow these requests, there is an acute need for this post at present. The duties include essential safety checks, Contract Management (of specialist contracts such as Water L8, and Legionella Control) as well as the system replacement programme (capital programme) that are currently not being effectively fulfilled due to the lack of resource. The role requires the individual to effectively and efficiently manage technical and customer communications to ensure Water legionella, remain effective and safe to use. This is to ensure the safety of our residents and staff who live and work within these properties. There is also a requirement to sensitively and effectively respond to the needs of tenants, leaseholders and their representatives, while meeting and improving performance standards and retaining budgetary control. The ideal candidate will have the following skills / experience: Knowledge of health and safety legislation and emerging building safety requirements for housing providers. Knowledge of the workings of a local authority/social housing environment and the importance of construction services within that context. Extensive experience in relation to safety and compliance in a housing environment Experience of managing risks appropriately and providing and obtaining robust advice to support critical decision making Demonstrable experience of management and leadership in a related environment Demonstrable track record and successful delivery of large scale and complex projects and programmes within tight timescales Experience in working closely with elected Members, Senior Officers and the wider community. Ability to work independently to achieve results, and to build positive relationships with colleagues and other service providers to work collaboratively to enable a cohesive approach to dealing with housing management issues. High degree of political sensitivity - understanding and awareness of different political/community interests and their aspirations. Excellent presentation/communication/negotiation skills. The role will be a mixture of remote home based and site based visits so candidates must be accessible to the Brighton area. If this role is of interest please apply today for immediate consideration.
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
Our Public Sector client is looking to recruit a Building Safety Engineer and Contract Manager on a 6 month initial contract. The candidate will have M&E experience with a Water Safety focus, holding recognised qualifications in Water safety would be ideal, but is essential. Experience in Contract Management or site supervision would be beneficial but enthusiasm and self-motivation may be considered to support a shortfall here. Having experience and understanding of water safety and Legionella Control will be key for the successful candidate. Duties/responsibilities: To fulfil essential safety and Contract Management tasks due to Increased workload and current Building Services Manager of Sick Leave. M&E manager and Building Compliance & Services Manager currently covering this work. In order to effectively manage the requests from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) as well as manage the ongoing programmes of work that follow these requests, there is an acute need for this post at present. The duties include essential safety checks, Contract Management (of specialist contracts such as Water L8, and Legionella Control) as well as the system replacement programme (capital programme) that are currently not being effectively fulfilled due to the lack of resource. The role requires the individual to effectively and efficiently manage technical and customer communications to ensure Water legionella, remain effective and safe to use. This is to ensure the safety of our residents and staff who live and work within these properties. There is also a requirement to sensitively and effectively respond to the needs of tenants, leaseholders and their representatives, while meeting and improving performance standards and retaining budgetary control. The ideal candidate will have the following skills / experience: Knowledge of health and safety legislation and emerging building safety requirements for housing providers. Knowledge of the workings of a local authority/social housing environment and the importance of construction services within that context. Extensive experience in relation to safety and compliance in a housing environment Experience of managing risks appropriately and providing and obtaining robust advice to support critical decision making Demonstrable experience of management and leadership in a related environment Demonstrable track record and successful delivery of large scale and complex projects and programmes within tight timescales Experience in working closely with elected Members, Senior Officers and the wider community. Ability to work independently to achieve results, and to build positive relationships with colleagues and other service providers to work collaboratively to enable a cohesive approach to dealing with housing management issues. High degree of political sensitivity - understanding and awareness of different political/community interests and their aspirations. Excellent presentation/communication/negotiation skills. The role will be a mixture of remote home based and site based visits so candidates must be accessible to the Brighton area. If this role is of interest please apply today for immediate consideration.
Business Unit: Economic Crime Risk Salary range: £38,400 - £48,000 DOE + red-hot benefits! Location: Remote, UK Flexible - with very occasional travel to a hub (circa once per year to visit Ops team in Gosforth) Contract type : Permanent Be a change maker with more cha-ching. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team This is an exciting time to join Economic Crime Risk, a second line of defence function responsible for defining and ensuring the application of Policy, Frameworks, Guidance, Risk Appetite and Oversight across a range of risks facing VMUK. As Technical Specialist, you will report directly to the Nominated Officer, supporting them in meeting the banks obligations under the Proceeds of Crime Act. You'll be the point of contact for the bank providing advice and guidance on Transaction Monitoring, Suspicious Activity Reports, related policies & standards, and training. What you'll be doing Lead on compliance oversight of internal and external Suspicious Activity Reports, ensuring best practice is being met. Analyse and interpret data to identify trends and patterns, producing reports for key stakeholders, both internally and externally. Identify opportunities to develop solutions, with a particular focus on digital and technical, to improve controls across the bank, to minimise the risk of noncompliance. Decision making concerning disclosure of suspicious activity to the National Crime Agency. Provide financial crime subject matter expert support to the Nominated Officer on transaction monitoring, risk assessments and individual case management. Deputise for the Nominated Officer at relevant internal and external stakeholder meetings. Support the development of strong working relationships with external stakeholders both public and private. Horizon scanning to identify new threats & typologies and opportunities to mitigate economic crime risks. We need you to have Significant experience working in a financial crime role or similar experience. The ability to utilise various tools to analyse data and present findings Excellent understanding of the bank's regulatory obligations under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Brilliant analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to use initiative to solve problems independently. A working understanding of economic crime risks and threat landscape Comfortable making decisions and presenting findings to stakeholders at all levels. Track record of building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. It's a bonus if you have but not essential A relevant recognised professional qualification in financial crime (ICA or equivalent experience) Have a proven track record in economic crime risk management or law enforcement Good understanding of our products, services and/or customers. Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if Part-Time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.
Mar 24, 2024
Full time
Business Unit: Economic Crime Risk Salary range: £38,400 - £48,000 DOE + red-hot benefits! Location: Remote, UK Flexible - with very occasional travel to a hub (circa once per year to visit Ops team in Gosforth) Contract type : Permanent Be a change maker with more cha-ching. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team This is an exciting time to join Economic Crime Risk, a second line of defence function responsible for defining and ensuring the application of Policy, Frameworks, Guidance, Risk Appetite and Oversight across a range of risks facing VMUK. As Technical Specialist, you will report directly to the Nominated Officer, supporting them in meeting the banks obligations under the Proceeds of Crime Act. You'll be the point of contact for the bank providing advice and guidance on Transaction Monitoring, Suspicious Activity Reports, related policies & standards, and training. What you'll be doing Lead on compliance oversight of internal and external Suspicious Activity Reports, ensuring best practice is being met. Analyse and interpret data to identify trends and patterns, producing reports for key stakeholders, both internally and externally. Identify opportunities to develop solutions, with a particular focus on digital and technical, to improve controls across the bank, to minimise the risk of noncompliance. Decision making concerning disclosure of suspicious activity to the National Crime Agency. Provide financial crime subject matter expert support to the Nominated Officer on transaction monitoring, risk assessments and individual case management. Deputise for the Nominated Officer at relevant internal and external stakeholder meetings. Support the development of strong working relationships with external stakeholders both public and private. Horizon scanning to identify new threats & typologies and opportunities to mitigate economic crime risks. We need you to have Significant experience working in a financial crime role or similar experience. The ability to utilise various tools to analyse data and present findings Excellent understanding of the bank's regulatory obligations under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Brilliant analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to use initiative to solve problems independently. A working understanding of economic crime risks and threat landscape Comfortable making decisions and presenting findings to stakeholders at all levels. Track record of building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. It's a bonus if you have but not essential A relevant recognised professional qualification in financial crime (ICA or equivalent experience) Have a proven track record in economic crime risk management or law enforcement Good understanding of our products, services and/or customers. Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if Part-Time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks.
Office of the Chief Digital Officer (OCDO) Manager Job ID: Location: London Reporting to Technology Change Director This opportunity is for someone with a passion for delivering business value, each time, and every time, through the successful execution of technology, people and business process enabled change. At the Aztec Group we credit our technology as one of the core ingredients to our award-winning outsourced solutions. As part of its Five-Year Plan, Aztec has the ambition to be a market-leading alternative fund administrator that provides compelling client experiences, products, services. These are exciting times across the group and significant growth, change, and investment make it a truly world class opportunity to help shape our organisation for the next stage of its own journey. To drive towards this ambition Aztec have begun work on introducing a new team within Technology, called the Office of the Chief Digital Officer ("OCDO"). The OCDO will act as a hub within Technology, defining, centralising, and reporting key processes, procedures, and governance to support the smooth operation of the technology department. Reporting to the Technology Change Director, as the Manager of the OCDO, you will bring strong project delivery disciplines, portfolio & tech operational management oversight. Managing a small team of OCDO analysts, you will work closely with the Technology Change Director to introduce best practices to support the wider technology leaderships teams, delivery teams and aligning to our transformation management office. The OCDO Manager will support the Technology Change Director to introduce consistency in reporting and visibility of technology change status, demand planning and regular resource review across the portfolio. You will perform a key role within a highly skilled team and should offer exceptional communication skills, tenacity, enthusiasm, and consistent energy to drive a regular view of the technical delivery and operational matters across all areas of the department. Strong governance, control and performance management is key to this role. The role will involve working co-operatively and consultatively with numerous senior stakeholders across the Group. The successful engagement and management of these stakeholders will be critical to success in the role as will scope, prioritisation and resource management. Based out of our Southampton or London offices, remote, flexible working is the norm along with occasional trips to our other offices across the Channel Islands. Key responsibilities: Establish OCDO and OCDO Manager role, create robust OCDO capability that supports the needs of the CDO and wider tech leadership, quality standards, group & transformation strategy. Identifying and/or developing frameworks and methodologies that ensure management of technology projects and/or BAU activities and/or transformation alignment and will be comprehensive and consistent across Technology. Overseeing the IT project portfolio and ensuring alignment with business and transformation objectives. Develop and govern technology portfolio management processes, uses of dashboards, templates, keeping aligned with policies and metrics. Providing guidance and support to IT project managers for all things governance and procedure. Develop metrics and benchmarks to monitor the wider performance of the technology department. Monitoring technology related project progress, operational reporting, BAU reporting and any other additional insights as and when required. Managing technology related audit risks, actions, and recommendations. Ensuring technology delivery best practices are followed in line with to be defined processes. Reporting on technology portfolio status to senior management. Developing, implementing, and updating resources allocations plans (other than finance) needed for projects and/or transformation activity in technology portfolios, taking account of availabilities and scheduling. Identify technology project, BAU and Transformation priorities, deal with challenges and communicate risks and opportunities. Leading continuous improvement initiatives as part of the OCDO. Developing, maintaining, and applying quality management processes for technology delivery and/or portfolio activities and outputs. Manage relationships amongst stakeholders by building confidence and trust with clear professional communications and assured expectation management. Record information accurately and consistently using appropriate systems and provide and communicate timely information to relevant parties. Seek stakeholder insight and feed it into improved processes while ensuring compliance with governance and standards. Collaborating with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and track the portfolio of work across technology. Drafting new and improving existing OCDO policies and processes. Coach and mentor team and share knowledge and best practices. 7+ years working in a similar role within a technology or transformation team. Thorough understanding of project and portfolio management best practices, with continuous improvement as a core value. Extensive experience of RAID maintenance and management. Excellent communication; communicates with clarity and confidence at all levels; adapts style and content to the needs of the audience by being inspirational. Strong influencing and relationship building capabilities; proactively builds productive, open, and trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders; presents robust and convincing positions in the face of challenge while remaining respectful of others' views; negotiates effectively to agree realistic outcomes. Initiative and problem solving; identifies problems, provides / facilitates the creation of options and recommendations, and uses initiative to drive solutions in a positive and constructive manner; whilst being able to identify and manages risk. Excellent administration and co-ordination skills. Exceptional organisational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and deliver on multiple priorities Strong meeting and workshop facilitation skills. Intermediate to advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills. Good knowledge of the latest Microsoft Office tools such as MS Teams, Sharepoint etc. Microsoft Power Platform experience e.g., Power BI, Power Automate, would be advantageous Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Experience in project planning. Good knowledge and experience of budgeting (commercially astute). Experience in Financial Services would be ideal, however, other industries will be considered Able to work well without close supervision; a strong self-starter who is highly motivated and works at pace Beyond that, we will be with you every step of the way, enabling you to get the most out of your role, grow your skills your way, and see your career develop in the way you want. Be part of our talented Technology team and unbox your passion at a multi-award-winning leader in the alternative fund management industry.
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
Office of the Chief Digital Officer (OCDO) Manager Job ID: Location: London Reporting to Technology Change Director This opportunity is for someone with a passion for delivering business value, each time, and every time, through the successful execution of technology, people and business process enabled change. At the Aztec Group we credit our technology as one of the core ingredients to our award-winning outsourced solutions. As part of its Five-Year Plan, Aztec has the ambition to be a market-leading alternative fund administrator that provides compelling client experiences, products, services. These are exciting times across the group and significant growth, change, and investment make it a truly world class opportunity to help shape our organisation for the next stage of its own journey. To drive towards this ambition Aztec have begun work on introducing a new team within Technology, called the Office of the Chief Digital Officer ("OCDO"). The OCDO will act as a hub within Technology, defining, centralising, and reporting key processes, procedures, and governance to support the smooth operation of the technology department. Reporting to the Technology Change Director, as the Manager of the OCDO, you will bring strong project delivery disciplines, portfolio & tech operational management oversight. Managing a small team of OCDO analysts, you will work closely with the Technology Change Director to introduce best practices to support the wider technology leaderships teams, delivery teams and aligning to our transformation management office. The OCDO Manager will support the Technology Change Director to introduce consistency in reporting and visibility of technology change status, demand planning and regular resource review across the portfolio. You will perform a key role within a highly skilled team and should offer exceptional communication skills, tenacity, enthusiasm, and consistent energy to drive a regular view of the technical delivery and operational matters across all areas of the department. Strong governance, control and performance management is key to this role. The role will involve working co-operatively and consultatively with numerous senior stakeholders across the Group. The successful engagement and management of these stakeholders will be critical to success in the role as will scope, prioritisation and resource management. Based out of our Southampton or London offices, remote, flexible working is the norm along with occasional trips to our other offices across the Channel Islands. Key responsibilities: Establish OCDO and OCDO Manager role, create robust OCDO capability that supports the needs of the CDO and wider tech leadership, quality standards, group & transformation strategy. Identifying and/or developing frameworks and methodologies that ensure management of technology projects and/or BAU activities and/or transformation alignment and will be comprehensive and consistent across Technology. Overseeing the IT project portfolio and ensuring alignment with business and transformation objectives. Develop and govern technology portfolio management processes, uses of dashboards, templates, keeping aligned with policies and metrics. Providing guidance and support to IT project managers for all things governance and procedure. Develop metrics and benchmarks to monitor the wider performance of the technology department. Monitoring technology related project progress, operational reporting, BAU reporting and any other additional insights as and when required. Managing technology related audit risks, actions, and recommendations. Ensuring technology delivery best practices are followed in line with to be defined processes. Reporting on technology portfolio status to senior management. Developing, implementing, and updating resources allocations plans (other than finance) needed for projects and/or transformation activity in technology portfolios, taking account of availabilities and scheduling. Identify technology project, BAU and Transformation priorities, deal with challenges and communicate risks and opportunities. Leading continuous improvement initiatives as part of the OCDO. Developing, maintaining, and applying quality management processes for technology delivery and/or portfolio activities and outputs. Manage relationships amongst stakeholders by building confidence and trust with clear professional communications and assured expectation management. Record information accurately and consistently using appropriate systems and provide and communicate timely information to relevant parties. Seek stakeholder insight and feed it into improved processes while ensuring compliance with governance and standards. Collaborating with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and track the portfolio of work across technology. Drafting new and improving existing OCDO policies and processes. Coach and mentor team and share knowledge and best practices. 7+ years working in a similar role within a technology or transformation team. Thorough understanding of project and portfolio management best practices, with continuous improvement as a core value. Extensive experience of RAID maintenance and management. Excellent communication; communicates with clarity and confidence at all levels; adapts style and content to the needs of the audience by being inspirational. Strong influencing and relationship building capabilities; proactively builds productive, open, and trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders; presents robust and convincing positions in the face of challenge while remaining respectful of others' views; negotiates effectively to agree realistic outcomes. Initiative and problem solving; identifies problems, provides / facilitates the creation of options and recommendations, and uses initiative to drive solutions in a positive and constructive manner; whilst being able to identify and manages risk. Excellent administration and co-ordination skills. Exceptional organisational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and deliver on multiple priorities Strong meeting and workshop facilitation skills. Intermediate to advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills. Good knowledge of the latest Microsoft Office tools such as MS Teams, Sharepoint etc. Microsoft Power Platform experience e.g., Power BI, Power Automate, would be advantageous Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Experience in project planning. Good knowledge and experience of budgeting (commercially astute). Experience in Financial Services would be ideal, however, other industries will be considered Able to work well without close supervision; a strong self-starter who is highly motivated and works at pace Beyond that, we will be with you every step of the way, enabling you to get the most out of your role, grow your skills your way, and see your career develop in the way you want. Be part of our talented Technology team and unbox your passion at a multi-award-winning leader in the alternative fund management industry.
Summary What we offer 27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days) Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave Civil Service pension Civil Service maternity leave package PAM employee assistance programme Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership Cycle to work scheme Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup Car Leasing Scheme Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity behaviours Staff networks focused on each of the protected characteristics - run for staff, by staff: Enable Network Welsh Network Pride and LGBTQI+ Network Sex and Family Network Race, Religion and Belief Network All Ages Network Additional Information: The IOPC is not eligible to participate in the Civil Service transfer process, therefore successful candidates will not be able to transfer to the IOPC on their existing terms and conditions. The IOPC does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out for the successful candidate during the pre-employment process. Any move to the Independent Office for Police Conduct from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may, however, be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at Although we are currently unable to guarantee a longer or more permanent contract, if the role can be extended or made permanent, the successful post holder may be offered the role firstly without further interview. Rydym yn croesawu ymgeiswyr i ymgeisio am rolau trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg fel eu dewis iaith. Purpose The IOPC is undertaking a major efficiency and productivity programme, enabled by new IT systems and in support of an ambitious five-year strategy. This in the context of rising demand and complexity of operational work and a challenging financial climate which means the IOPC must deliver more with fewer resources. Success of the programme relies on delivery of a new medium term financial strategy and delivery of financial benefits as well as delivery of ambitious new ICT and Data strategies. As a Head of Finance, you will be welcomed into a dynamic and inclusive Finance Directorate working to ensure IOPC's assets, funding, and cash flows are maximised, consistent with overall business objectives. The IOPC is on a journey to develop its culture, perspectives and ethos to support the organisation's core outcomes and this is your opportunity to enter into the varied world of IOPC Finance, allowing you to develop your mindset and approaches to contribute to improving the police complaints system in England and Wales. Throughout the recruitment process we will assess you on Civil Service Behaviours, Experience, Strengths, Technical skills and IOPC Values. As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a statement of suitability based on the essential criteria and provide a CV. Anticipated assessment and interview dates are week commencing 11th March 2024. Main Responsibilities: Lead Finance function at senior level working closely with the team and functions across the IOPC. Prepare and implement plans for the provision and development of financial services to ensure IOPC's assets, funding, and cash flows are maximised, consistent with overall business objectives. Work with colleagues to articulate and provide advice on the financial considerations with regards to change initiatives to deliver shared objectives and to support the IOPC to provide value for money services. Develop and maintain external relationships, working with senior stakeholders to ensure financial transparency of IOPC operations and to demonstrate adherence to best practice. Accountability for overseeing the delivery of financial reports in line with agreed requirements, ensuring the finance function consistently adds value to IOPC. Establish, develop, and monitor internal policies relating to financial systems and budgets, internalising controls on expenditure as set out by Cabinet Office and HMT. Assume responsibility for overseeing IOPC financial systems, engaging budget managers and other relevant stakeholders to drive understanding of financial considerations and management, and to contribute to high quality decision making across the IOPC. Provide leadership, management, and direction for a team of staff within the finance function to develop expertise and ensure compliance and effective delivery of services. Lead and oversee the development of annual financial accounting activity, working with budget holders and senior leaders to produce statutory accounts and contribute to the annual business planning process. Act as the lead technical expert and point of escalation for complex financial matters, providing high level technical advice and professional judgement to minimise financial risk for IOPC. Work with auditors to arrange and coordinate internal and external audits, meeting with the National Audit Office to provide IOPC annual accounts. Assume accountability for overseeing the delivery of financial reports in line with agreed requirements, ensuring the finance function consistently adds value to IOPC. Co-ordinate the response to requests from the Home Office and other central government departments where necessary Working closely with the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, to ensure that the statutory accounts are accurately prepared liaising with the Auditors as necessary. Provide appropriate assurances to the Director General in their role as Accounting Officer. Qualifications Essential An ACA or CIPFA qualified accountant or any equivalent accounting qualification Desirable A Prince2 or MSP qualification Essential Experience Experience of leading finance function at senior level, ideally in a public sector organisation Sound understanding of public finance structures, preferably including relations between central government and Non-Departmental Public Bodies Demonstrable experience of supporting equality diversity and inclusion Skills and Abilities Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative, and creative solutions to the management of strategic and complex problems. Ability to work collaboratively and at pace. Highly developed oral, written and presentation skills. Able to build effective relationships quickly and to influence and negotiate as needed The role requires clearance to Basic Clearance National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK () Reasonable Adjustments The IOPC is a diverse and inclusive workplace and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. We are open to providing you with the tools you need to succeed. Whilst this list is not exhaustive, please see potential reasonable adjustments below that we can provide: Extra time for presentations or interview questions Formatting changes such as colours for text or background on written assignments Questions presented in writing during interview If you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, please email As a completely independent organisation, the IOPC seeks to uphold the rights of the public and investigate the most serious matters, including deaths following police contact, to promote learning and influence change in policing. The IOPC is an organisation steeped in history, influenced by significant figures such as Stephen Lawrence and Sir William Macpherson. We are looking for people to uphold our core values, and in return we will give you a supportive and inclusive work environment to flourish in. Be yourself The IOPC is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity in everything we do. Our vision is to be, and to be seen as, a leader in inclusive employment and services, demonstrating this ethos in everything that we do. As a silver standard Stonewall employer, we continue to commit to being a LGBTQ+ employer through the work of our Pride LGBTQ+ Staff Network, creating welcoming environments for lesbian, gay, bi and queer people.We are pleased to share that we are a signatory of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. The Charter is composed of five calls to action for leaders and organisations across all sectors. Being a Disability Confident employer, the IOPC is dedicated to removing the barriers for disabled people to thrive in the workplace.Our Staff Networks are constantly working to make the IOPC the leaders of inclusive employment, from our Allyship Programme to Welsh Language Standards and our Know the Line Policy, we are constantly seeking new ways to create an environment for all to develop and thrive. IND
Mar 21, 2024
Full time
Summary What we offer 27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days) Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave Civil Service pension Civil Service maternity leave package PAM employee assistance programme Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership Cycle to work scheme Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup Car Leasing Scheme Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity behaviours Staff networks focused on each of the protected characteristics - run for staff, by staff: Enable Network Welsh Network Pride and LGBTQI+ Network Sex and Family Network Race, Religion and Belief Network All Ages Network Additional Information: The IOPC is not eligible to participate in the Civil Service transfer process, therefore successful candidates will not be able to transfer to the IOPC on their existing terms and conditions. The IOPC does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out for the successful candidate during the pre-employment process. Any move to the Independent Office for Police Conduct from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may, however, be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at Although we are currently unable to guarantee a longer or more permanent contract, if the role can be extended or made permanent, the successful post holder may be offered the role firstly without further interview. Rydym yn croesawu ymgeiswyr i ymgeisio am rolau trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg fel eu dewis iaith. Purpose The IOPC is undertaking a major efficiency and productivity programme, enabled by new IT systems and in support of an ambitious five-year strategy. This in the context of rising demand and complexity of operational work and a challenging financial climate which means the IOPC must deliver more with fewer resources. Success of the programme relies on delivery of a new medium term financial strategy and delivery of financial benefits as well as delivery of ambitious new ICT and Data strategies. As a Head of Finance, you will be welcomed into a dynamic and inclusive Finance Directorate working to ensure IOPC's assets, funding, and cash flows are maximised, consistent with overall business objectives. The IOPC is on a journey to develop its culture, perspectives and ethos to support the organisation's core outcomes and this is your opportunity to enter into the varied world of IOPC Finance, allowing you to develop your mindset and approaches to contribute to improving the police complaints system in England and Wales. Throughout the recruitment process we will assess you on Civil Service Behaviours, Experience, Strengths, Technical skills and IOPC Values. As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a statement of suitability based on the essential criteria and provide a CV. Anticipated assessment and interview dates are week commencing 11th March 2024. Main Responsibilities: Lead Finance function at senior level working closely with the team and functions across the IOPC. Prepare and implement plans for the provision and development of financial services to ensure IOPC's assets, funding, and cash flows are maximised, consistent with overall business objectives. Work with colleagues to articulate and provide advice on the financial considerations with regards to change initiatives to deliver shared objectives and to support the IOPC to provide value for money services. Develop and maintain external relationships, working with senior stakeholders to ensure financial transparency of IOPC operations and to demonstrate adherence to best practice. Accountability for overseeing the delivery of financial reports in line with agreed requirements, ensuring the finance function consistently adds value to IOPC. Establish, develop, and monitor internal policies relating to financial systems and budgets, internalising controls on expenditure as set out by Cabinet Office and HMT. Assume responsibility for overseeing IOPC financial systems, engaging budget managers and other relevant stakeholders to drive understanding of financial considerations and management, and to contribute to high quality decision making across the IOPC. Provide leadership, management, and direction for a team of staff within the finance function to develop expertise and ensure compliance and effective delivery of services. Lead and oversee the development of annual financial accounting activity, working with budget holders and senior leaders to produce statutory accounts and contribute to the annual business planning process. Act as the lead technical expert and point of escalation for complex financial matters, providing high level technical advice and professional judgement to minimise financial risk for IOPC. Work with auditors to arrange and coordinate internal and external audits, meeting with the National Audit Office to provide IOPC annual accounts. Assume accountability for overseeing the delivery of financial reports in line with agreed requirements, ensuring the finance function consistently adds value to IOPC. Co-ordinate the response to requests from the Home Office and other central government departments where necessary Working closely with the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, to ensure that the statutory accounts are accurately prepared liaising with the Auditors as necessary. Provide appropriate assurances to the Director General in their role as Accounting Officer. Qualifications Essential An ACA or CIPFA qualified accountant or any equivalent accounting qualification Desirable A Prince2 or MSP qualification Essential Experience Experience of leading finance function at senior level, ideally in a public sector organisation Sound understanding of public finance structures, preferably including relations between central government and Non-Departmental Public Bodies Demonstrable experience of supporting equality diversity and inclusion Skills and Abilities Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative, and creative solutions to the management of strategic and complex problems. Ability to work collaboratively and at pace. Highly developed oral, written and presentation skills. Able to build effective relationships quickly and to influence and negotiate as needed The role requires clearance to Basic Clearance National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK () Reasonable Adjustments The IOPC is a diverse and inclusive workplace and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. We are open to providing you with the tools you need to succeed. Whilst this list is not exhaustive, please see potential reasonable adjustments below that we can provide: Extra time for presentations or interview questions Formatting changes such as colours for text or background on written assignments Questions presented in writing during interview If you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, please email As a completely independent organisation, the IOPC seeks to uphold the rights of the public and investigate the most serious matters, including deaths following police contact, to promote learning and influence change in policing. The IOPC is an organisation steeped in history, influenced by significant figures such as Stephen Lawrence and Sir William Macpherson. We are looking for people to uphold our core values, and in return we will give you a supportive and inclusive work environment to flourish in. Be yourself The IOPC is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity in everything we do. Our vision is to be, and to be seen as, a leader in inclusive employment and services, demonstrating this ethos in everything that we do. As a silver standard Stonewall employer, we continue to commit to being a LGBTQ+ employer through the work of our Pride LGBTQ+ Staff Network, creating welcoming environments for lesbian, gay, bi and queer people.We are pleased to share that we are a signatory of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. The Charter is composed of five calls to action for leaders and organisations across all sectors. Being a Disability Confident employer, the IOPC is dedicated to removing the barriers for disabled people to thrive in the workplace.Our Staff Networks are constantly working to make the IOPC the leaders of inclusive employment, from our Allyship Programme to Welsh Language Standards and our Know the Line Policy, we are constantly seeking new ways to create an environment for all to develop and thrive. IND
Site Name: Belgium-Rixensart, GSK House, Rockville Vaccines Posted Date: Sep Vaccine Development Leader The core purpose of the VDL is to strategically lead the optimal global development of a Vaccine, acting as the single point of accountability for the Vaccine from C2P1/2 to approval in first major market, but substantially contributing and influencing from C2C to post-launch life-cycle management, to ultimately deliver differentiated vaccines of value. By working with the various stakeholders across R&D and Pharma, the VDL defines the strategic vision and operational plan for the vaccine, aligning it with the overall organizational strategy. The VDL creates and leads the matrix Vaccine Development Team (VDT), which has responsibility for representing all the various R&D and commercial disciplines required to optimally deliver the development of the Vaccine (including clinical development, statistics, clinical operations, medical affairs, safety, regulatory, commercial and technical development and manufacturing, amongst others). VDL's accountability and key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Act as a single point of accountability in GSK for all aspects of a vaccine in development globally from C2P1 to approval in first major markets. Works closely with the DPL (Discovery Project Leader) and VCL (Vaccines Commercialization Leader) to ensure a smooth transition between the DPL (accountable from Target to Candidate Selection) to VDL (accountable from Phase 1 to approval in first major market) and from VDL to MCL (accountable from approval in first major market). In addition to the overall leadership role, the VDL should provide key support to the VCT postapproval in first major markets ensuring that the VDT provide optimal support to both registration and LCM. Selects members of the Vaccines Development Team (VDT), in consultation with the line leaders, and leads this multi-disciplinary matrix team; supports differentiated development for team members; owns the performance of VDT and partners with line managers to drive performance Energizes and motivates the VDT to drive performance Establishes a compelling vision for the vaccine; positions the vaccine within the R&D strategy taking the competitive landscape into account; Translate GSK's strategy into asset strategy and actionable plans for multiple areas or functions. Delivers differentiated vaccines of value for patients, stakeholders and markets, through an evidence package that supports regulatory approval, market access, and product life cycle. Delivers the Vaccine Development Strategy that is aligned with the R&D disease strategy, as well as the asset Vaccine Vision and Vaccine Profile. Prioritizes and maximizes the asset's portfolio options including developing multiple indications. Makes clear evidence-based go / no go / accelerate decisions, based on whether the results fulfil the strategy set out for the Vaccine, and identify clear inflection points Embeds core processes including cost efficiency, adoption of new technology, risk identification & management, compliance with policy Identifies and aligns resources (people and financial), team objectives and strategies behind the vision to ensure successful project completion Proactively identifies unmet medical needs that could be addressed through line extensions Enhances patient focus by incorporating the voice of the patient into development plans. Promotes organizational reputation and drives asset value by engaging and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders Collaborates with other stakeholders but in particular DPLs and other VDLs to create strategies that support organizational vision; shares optimal ways of working and knowledge Ensures quality & compliance oversight in line with R&D expectations and project needs; assures quality of data and science Prioritizes and manages asset portfolio options to meet budget constraints. Ensures excellence in execution of all governance processes, including oversight of all studies, pharmacovigilance, scientific engagement and promotional practices. Model Values and Leadership Expectations internally and externally Asset single point of contact and spokesperson to senior management and senior boards (e.g., Chief Scientific Officer, Head of Development, Chief Medical Officer, President of Pharma, Development Review Board and Portfolio Investment Board) and other relevant internal governance committees and external Advisory Committees as needed. Increases visibility amongst the external communities (physicians, regulators, patients, payers), to bring medical solutions to patients with unmet medical needs, thereby enhancing reputation of GSK. VDL serves as the single accountable decision maker to resolve disputes among the VDT. The VDL should discuss any team misalignment/disputes with the Head of Development prior to rending a final decision. VDL is accountable for delivering and managing the asset resourcing plan. In addition, the VDL is accountable for managing the asset budget to the agreed variance. VDL is accountable for developing an ongoing patent strategy for the asset VDL's Drivers: You are a talented and experienced leader motivated by the desire to make a difference in patients' lives. You are excited by challenging goals and positively impacting the progression of Vaccines of value to patients that provide the adequate return to the business. You have a proven ability to think and plan uniquely and strategically, to work with members of other functions within a matrix environment. You are Intrigued by innovation, creativity and new opportunities to learn You are energized by delivering high standards through collaboration and motivating others across the organization You are passionate about developing others into future leaders You are committed to maintaining the highest compliance standards Additional Responsibilities Scientific Engagement Accountable for global oversight, coordination, and approval of scientific engagement activities preauthorization. Secures advice to inform the development of products of value, for the benefit of patients and consumers. Identifies and engages the external community appropriately in robust scientific dialogue that generates insight and advances scientific and medical understanding. Ensures timely and appropriate interaction and exchange of information between GSK and external communities (e.g., patients, physicians, payers, regulators), in strict adherence with GSK Policies, and GSK Global Scientific Engagement Principles and Standards. Ensures balanced and robust scientific communications in all formats. Lifecycle Management Proactively identifies unmet needs that could be addressed through line extensions e.g. novel indications, combinations or formulations, or the provision of enhanced services. Anticipates the changing healthcare, regulatory & competitive environment throughout the product lifespan; defines and delivers innovative strategies and plans to inform evidence-based prescribing/ usage within this environment e.g. new comparator or real-world efficacy data. Understands the impact of new data on the value/positioning of products in guidelines/formularies. Business Development Partners with Business Development to facilitate diligence reviews, product positioning and/or alternative business strategies (e.g., public private partnerships, co-development) and internal review and decision-making processes in line with GSK governance procedures as well as use of appropriate alliance management mechanisms to ensure successful business transactions and relationships. WHY YOU? Basic qualifications The qualifications and experience required for the Vaccines Development Lead role include: Advanced degree such as PhD, MD or equivalent is highly preferable. Filing experience BLA/NDA/ MAA submissions as a core responsibility and have led development programs. Must demonstrate extensive broad drug development expertise and experience Considerable pharmaceutical industry experience is required Prior significant experience in leading successful development and registration of Vaccines is highly preferred Deep experience in product development and/or commercial, especially in late phase development (from PoC onwards), clinical trial management with significant operational complexity, post-approval studies, regulatory and manufacturing compliance Highly developed ethics and integrity, with demonstrated ethical medical decision-making skills. Understands the entirety of R&D across the development/commercial life cycle to allow impact across all functions: discovery, late-stage development, regulatory, manufacturing and commercial. Track record of success working in highly complex, matrixed, global, and multi-disciplinary organization with high accountability, minimal authority, and multiple lines of reporting Experience working with regulators and regulatory requirements including an understanding of the legal and government frameworks within and across global geographies. Strong people management, leadership and motivational skills In-depth experience creating the strategy for pre- and post-marketing studies, and driving the lifecycle process..... click apply for full job details
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
Site Name: Belgium-Rixensart, GSK House, Rockville Vaccines Posted Date: Sep Vaccine Development Leader The core purpose of the VDL is to strategically lead the optimal global development of a Vaccine, acting as the single point of accountability for the Vaccine from C2P1/2 to approval in first major market, but substantially contributing and influencing from C2C to post-launch life-cycle management, to ultimately deliver differentiated vaccines of value. By working with the various stakeholders across R&D and Pharma, the VDL defines the strategic vision and operational plan for the vaccine, aligning it with the overall organizational strategy. The VDL creates and leads the matrix Vaccine Development Team (VDT), which has responsibility for representing all the various R&D and commercial disciplines required to optimally deliver the development of the Vaccine (including clinical development, statistics, clinical operations, medical affairs, safety, regulatory, commercial and technical development and manufacturing, amongst others). VDL's accountability and key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Act as a single point of accountability in GSK for all aspects of a vaccine in development globally from C2P1 to approval in first major markets. Works closely with the DPL (Discovery Project Leader) and VCL (Vaccines Commercialization Leader) to ensure a smooth transition between the DPL (accountable from Target to Candidate Selection) to VDL (accountable from Phase 1 to approval in first major market) and from VDL to MCL (accountable from approval in first major market). In addition to the overall leadership role, the VDL should provide key support to the VCT postapproval in first major markets ensuring that the VDT provide optimal support to both registration and LCM. Selects members of the Vaccines Development Team (VDT), in consultation with the line leaders, and leads this multi-disciplinary matrix team; supports differentiated development for team members; owns the performance of VDT and partners with line managers to drive performance Energizes and motivates the VDT to drive performance Establishes a compelling vision for the vaccine; positions the vaccine within the R&D strategy taking the competitive landscape into account; Translate GSK's strategy into asset strategy and actionable plans for multiple areas or functions. Delivers differentiated vaccines of value for patients, stakeholders and markets, through an evidence package that supports regulatory approval, market access, and product life cycle. Delivers the Vaccine Development Strategy that is aligned with the R&D disease strategy, as well as the asset Vaccine Vision and Vaccine Profile. Prioritizes and maximizes the asset's portfolio options including developing multiple indications. Makes clear evidence-based go / no go / accelerate decisions, based on whether the results fulfil the strategy set out for the Vaccine, and identify clear inflection points Embeds core processes including cost efficiency, adoption of new technology, risk identification & management, compliance with policy Identifies and aligns resources (people and financial), team objectives and strategies behind the vision to ensure successful project completion Proactively identifies unmet medical needs that could be addressed through line extensions Enhances patient focus by incorporating the voice of the patient into development plans. Promotes organizational reputation and drives asset value by engaging and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders Collaborates with other stakeholders but in particular DPLs and other VDLs to create strategies that support organizational vision; shares optimal ways of working and knowledge Ensures quality & compliance oversight in line with R&D expectations and project needs; assures quality of data and science Prioritizes and manages asset portfolio options to meet budget constraints. Ensures excellence in execution of all governance processes, including oversight of all studies, pharmacovigilance, scientific engagement and promotional practices. Model Values and Leadership Expectations internally and externally Asset single point of contact and spokesperson to senior management and senior boards (e.g., Chief Scientific Officer, Head of Development, Chief Medical Officer, President of Pharma, Development Review Board and Portfolio Investment Board) and other relevant internal governance committees and external Advisory Committees as needed. Increases visibility amongst the external communities (physicians, regulators, patients, payers), to bring medical solutions to patients with unmet medical needs, thereby enhancing reputation of GSK. VDL serves as the single accountable decision maker to resolve disputes among the VDT. The VDL should discuss any team misalignment/disputes with the Head of Development prior to rending a final decision. VDL is accountable for delivering and managing the asset resourcing plan. In addition, the VDL is accountable for managing the asset budget to the agreed variance. VDL is accountable for developing an ongoing patent strategy for the asset VDL's Drivers: You are a talented and experienced leader motivated by the desire to make a difference in patients' lives. You are excited by challenging goals and positively impacting the progression of Vaccines of value to patients that provide the adequate return to the business. You have a proven ability to think and plan uniquely and strategically, to work with members of other functions within a matrix environment. You are Intrigued by innovation, creativity and new opportunities to learn You are energized by delivering high standards through collaboration and motivating others across the organization You are passionate about developing others into future leaders You are committed to maintaining the highest compliance standards Additional Responsibilities Scientific Engagement Accountable for global oversight, coordination, and approval of scientific engagement activities preauthorization. Secures advice to inform the development of products of value, for the benefit of patients and consumers. Identifies and engages the external community appropriately in robust scientific dialogue that generates insight and advances scientific and medical understanding. Ensures timely and appropriate interaction and exchange of information between GSK and external communities (e.g., patients, physicians, payers, regulators), in strict adherence with GSK Policies, and GSK Global Scientific Engagement Principles and Standards. Ensures balanced and robust scientific communications in all formats. Lifecycle Management Proactively identifies unmet needs that could be addressed through line extensions e.g. novel indications, combinations or formulations, or the provision of enhanced services. Anticipates the changing healthcare, regulatory & competitive environment throughout the product lifespan; defines and delivers innovative strategies and plans to inform evidence-based prescribing/ usage within this environment e.g. new comparator or real-world efficacy data. Understands the impact of new data on the value/positioning of products in guidelines/formularies. Business Development Partners with Business Development to facilitate diligence reviews, product positioning and/or alternative business strategies (e.g., public private partnerships, co-development) and internal review and decision-making processes in line with GSK governance procedures as well as use of appropriate alliance management mechanisms to ensure successful business transactions and relationships. WHY YOU? Basic qualifications The qualifications and experience required for the Vaccines Development Lead role include: Advanced degree such as PhD, MD or equivalent is highly preferable. Filing experience BLA/NDA/ MAA submissions as a core responsibility and have led development programs. Must demonstrate extensive broad drug development expertise and experience Considerable pharmaceutical industry experience is required Prior significant experience in leading successful development and registration of Vaccines is highly preferred Deep experience in product development and/or commercial, especially in late phase development (from PoC onwards), clinical trial management with significant operational complexity, post-approval studies, regulatory and manufacturing compliance Highly developed ethics and integrity, with demonstrated ethical medical decision-making skills. Understands the entirety of R&D across the development/commercial life cycle to allow impact across all functions: discovery, late-stage development, regulatory, manufacturing and commercial. Track record of success working in highly complex, matrixed, global, and multi-disciplinary organization with high accountability, minimal authority, and multiple lines of reporting Experience working with regulators and regulatory requirements including an understanding of the legal and government frameworks within and across global geographies. Strong people management, leadership and motivational skills In-depth experience creating the strategy for pre- and post-marketing studies, and driving the lifecycle process..... click apply for full job details
Description and requirements Our Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture team is working in partnership with HS2 to deliver the new London tunnels from Euston to West Ruislip. Our joint venture team is working on sites at Euston, Old Oak Common and West Ruislip, building tunnels 13 miles long and up to 50m deep, supporting delivery of HS2 phase one. We are looking for A Process and Data Manager to Join our Consents & Engagement team on our HS2 team onsite in London. Job Introduction The Consents & Engagement team's purpose is to deliver an inclusive engagement programme to involve and inform our local community and stakeholders about our approved works. Our Area East team is building the HS2 railway infrastructure in the approaches into Euston Station between Hampstead Road and London Zoo car park. We are not building the station. Our Consent & Engagement team's objectives are to achieve consents in time to start works and ensure all works comply with agreed consents and commitments genuinely involve and inform stakeholders and community as we design and construct our works help locals cope with our works and leave a positive legacy. About the role: Based in Euston as part of SCS' Area East Consents & Engagement team, the Process and Data Manager will report into the Area East Senior Consents & Engagement Manager. You will be an experienced data, business and process or project manager with exceptional Excel skills (there will be an Excel test). You will rely on your expertise in data engineering, PowerBI and database use to develop, improve, integrate, and coordinate existing platforms, systems, and processes to meet the team's requirements. Working with discipline leads and stakeholders from within the project - and occasionally outside the organisation - you will manage a small team of officers in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. You will work closely with technical and non-technical experts who specialise in planning and reporting platforms to develop efficient solutions and processes. With a complete understanding of our works, stakeholders, programme, and our obligations under the HS2 Act and the main works civils contract, the Data and Process Manager will be responsible for the smooth-running of our internal operations, providing advice and support to the broader team. You will also work closely with SCS' core services Consents & Engagement team, who develop and implement strategy and processes for SCS-wide matters as well as provide support and guidance to the area Consents & Engagement teams. You will deputise for the Consents & Engagement Area East lead as required and ensure we are proactively managing the team's reputation with the broader organisation and client. Main Responsibilities Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of changing business requirements Develop, implement, and manage all team processes, systems, and procedures to inform advance planning, achieve KPIs, meet client and community expectations and ensure timely and efficient reporting Oversee accurate information capture, tracking, change management, sharing and reporting across a number of teams Integrate planning, tracking, reporting and processes with other SCS and HS2 teams and platforms including PowerBI, Excel and Microsoft Dynamics as the community database Explore ways to enhance data and process quality, reliability, and integration Remain up to date with industry standards and technological advancements that will improve the quality of your outputs Ensure compliance with all commitments under the HS2 Act and main works civils contract Process information in accordance with GDPR and ensuring the team's compliance with SCS' data security policies and GDPR Key Deliverables: Overhaul reporting process and deliverables Developing and managing a process for capturing C&E lead times in the overarching programme Working with the C&E East-wide team to develop a C&E request process Coordinating with GIS and BIM teams to develop map-based and modelling tools for C&E internal and external use Developing and maintaining a C&E East team procedures manual and process maps Developing and maintaining a team tracker to manage desks, leave, training, start dates/job IDs/end dates Understanding and improving HS2's enquiries and complaints database (SRM) in collaboration with HS2 and other SCS colleagues Achieve error-free, efficient, and coordinated updates and change management for key trackers and databases, in particular project commitments database (U&As) property/resident interface (noise insulation, asset protection, instrumentation & monitoring, surveys, settlement deeds, small claims, special cases) SRM (HS2's stakeholder database) Engagement schedule and lookaheads Monthly reports Consents tracker The Ideal Candidate Essential: A collaborative self-starter with strong problem-solving skills Great logic with excellent analytical ability Expert level Excel skills with the ability to train team members to an advanced level Current expert knowledge of, or ability to quickly acquire expert knowledge of, PowerBI, Aphex, Assetwise, MS Dynamics, SharePoint, and other platforms Project and/or data/process management Ability to work in a highly regulated and pressured environment with shifting priorities, deadlines, and business requirements Demonstrated experience leading a team in the development and delivery of processes and data management Excellent written and spoken communications skills, ensuring consistency, relevance, and accuracy across all channels with proven ability to translate technical information into plain English Technologically competent with the ability to capitalise on BIM, GIS, PowerBI and innovation specialists across the broader team actively seek to implement efficiencies and improvements Previous experience as a data engineer or process/project manager in a similar role Degree in computer science, IT or similar or relevant experience will be considered. Desirable: Data engineering certification (e.g., IBM Certified Data Engineer) is a plus Equal opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. Equal opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. Flexible working We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role. Reasonable adjustments We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application. More information about the role Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: Closing date The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.
Sep 21, 2022
Full time
Description and requirements Our Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture team is working in partnership with HS2 to deliver the new London tunnels from Euston to West Ruislip. Our joint venture team is working on sites at Euston, Old Oak Common and West Ruislip, building tunnels 13 miles long and up to 50m deep, supporting delivery of HS2 phase one. We are looking for A Process and Data Manager to Join our Consents & Engagement team on our HS2 team onsite in London. Job Introduction The Consents & Engagement team's purpose is to deliver an inclusive engagement programme to involve and inform our local community and stakeholders about our approved works. Our Area East team is building the HS2 railway infrastructure in the approaches into Euston Station between Hampstead Road and London Zoo car park. We are not building the station. Our Consent & Engagement team's objectives are to achieve consents in time to start works and ensure all works comply with agreed consents and commitments genuinely involve and inform stakeholders and community as we design and construct our works help locals cope with our works and leave a positive legacy. About the role: Based in Euston as part of SCS' Area East Consents & Engagement team, the Process and Data Manager will report into the Area East Senior Consents & Engagement Manager. You will be an experienced data, business and process or project manager with exceptional Excel skills (there will be an Excel test). You will rely on your expertise in data engineering, PowerBI and database use to develop, improve, integrate, and coordinate existing platforms, systems, and processes to meet the team's requirements. Working with discipline leads and stakeholders from within the project - and occasionally outside the organisation - you will manage a small team of officers in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. You will work closely with technical and non-technical experts who specialise in planning and reporting platforms to develop efficient solutions and processes. With a complete understanding of our works, stakeholders, programme, and our obligations under the HS2 Act and the main works civils contract, the Data and Process Manager will be responsible for the smooth-running of our internal operations, providing advice and support to the broader team. You will also work closely with SCS' core services Consents & Engagement team, who develop and implement strategy and processes for SCS-wide matters as well as provide support and guidance to the area Consents & Engagement teams. You will deputise for the Consents & Engagement Area East lead as required and ensure we are proactively managing the team's reputation with the broader organisation and client. Main Responsibilities Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of changing business requirements Develop, implement, and manage all team processes, systems, and procedures to inform advance planning, achieve KPIs, meet client and community expectations and ensure timely and efficient reporting Oversee accurate information capture, tracking, change management, sharing and reporting across a number of teams Integrate planning, tracking, reporting and processes with other SCS and HS2 teams and platforms including PowerBI, Excel and Microsoft Dynamics as the community database Explore ways to enhance data and process quality, reliability, and integration Remain up to date with industry standards and technological advancements that will improve the quality of your outputs Ensure compliance with all commitments under the HS2 Act and main works civils contract Process information in accordance with GDPR and ensuring the team's compliance with SCS' data security policies and GDPR Key Deliverables: Overhaul reporting process and deliverables Developing and managing a process for capturing C&E lead times in the overarching programme Working with the C&E East-wide team to develop a C&E request process Coordinating with GIS and BIM teams to develop map-based and modelling tools for C&E internal and external use Developing and maintaining a C&E East team procedures manual and process maps Developing and maintaining a team tracker to manage desks, leave, training, start dates/job IDs/end dates Understanding and improving HS2's enquiries and complaints database (SRM) in collaboration with HS2 and other SCS colleagues Achieve error-free, efficient, and coordinated updates and change management for key trackers and databases, in particular project commitments database (U&As) property/resident interface (noise insulation, asset protection, instrumentation & monitoring, surveys, settlement deeds, small claims, special cases) SRM (HS2's stakeholder database) Engagement schedule and lookaheads Monthly reports Consents tracker The Ideal Candidate Essential: A collaborative self-starter with strong problem-solving skills Great logic with excellent analytical ability Expert level Excel skills with the ability to train team members to an advanced level Current expert knowledge of, or ability to quickly acquire expert knowledge of, PowerBI, Aphex, Assetwise, MS Dynamics, SharePoint, and other platforms Project and/or data/process management Ability to work in a highly regulated and pressured environment with shifting priorities, deadlines, and business requirements Demonstrated experience leading a team in the development and delivery of processes and data management Excellent written and spoken communications skills, ensuring consistency, relevance, and accuracy across all channels with proven ability to translate technical information into plain English Technologically competent with the ability to capitalise on BIM, GIS, PowerBI and innovation specialists across the broader team actively seek to implement efficiencies and improvements Previous experience as a data engineer or process/project manager in a similar role Degree in computer science, IT or similar or relevant experience will be considered. Desirable: Data engineering certification (e.g., IBM Certified Data Engineer) is a plus Equal opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. Equal opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. Flexible working We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role. Reasonable adjustments We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application. More information about the role Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: Closing date The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.
The Opportunity: We are delighted to be currently recruiting for a Compliance Officer to join our growing Risk and Compliance team on a up to 15 months FTC basis, this opportunity offers the benefits of flexible hybrid working. Reporting to the TBUK Senior Compliance Manager, you will responsible for providing second line advice and guidance in relation to regulatory risk exposure and TBUK compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. This includes overseeing and delivering elements of the TBUK Compliance monitoring plan. Key responsibilities will require you to: Use a risk-based approach within the Triodos Group risk appetite, to take a proactive approach to seeking improvements in business activity to mitigate regulatory risk. Lead TBUK Compliance monitoring reviews across all areas of TBUK, using the local Compliance risk universe to establish areas of risk Deliver proactive and commercial judgement with monitoring, anticipating risks and, where appropriate, challenging the business in a confident and diplomatic manner so that clear solutions are achieved. Represent UK Compliance as the primary contact for Compliance technical expertise at applicable internal branch meetings, including project meetings. Perform analysis of relevant legislative and regulatory change to provide clear, timely guidance to the business Comply with all regulatory obligations and internal governance to help ensure ethical behaviour which delivers fair outcomes for TBUK customers Who we are: Triodos Bank is an award-winning organisation and one of Europe's leading sustainable banks, whose mission is to make money work for positive social, environmental, and cultural change. We finance companies, institutions and projects that add cultural value and benefit people and the environment, with the support of depositors and investors who want to encourage corporate social responsibility and a sustainable society. Our mission is - To help create a society that promotes people's quality of life and that has human dignity at its core To enable individuals, institutions, and businesses to use money more consciously in ways that benefit people and the environment, and promote sustainable development To offer our customers sustainable financial products and high-quality service Some of the Industry awards we have received recently: British Bank Awards - Best Ethical Financial Provider and Best Investments Provider 2022 Queen's Award for Sustainable Development 2020 Top-rated by Which? for sustainable savings in 2021 What we are looking for: To be successful in this role you will have relevant experience in a compliance related role gained within financial services combined with experience of compliance monitoring, ideally relating to Banking and investment products, and also with project management principles. You will have strategic and working knowledge of the UK financial sector regulators and UK/European regulations including the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), anti-money laundering, data protection, and other compliance matters including Client Assets (CASS). A compliance qualification would be highly desirable for this role. Triodos Bank is proud of its culture, ethos, and ability to make a positive change in society. It is important that candidates evidence a strong commitment to Triodos Bank's core values of ethical sustainability and transparency, as well as the personal qualities to live these values. Offer What we are offering: In return for your hard work and expertise, you will receive a competitive salary of between £32,000 - £35,000 depending on experience, plus access to our extensive benefits package, where most of our benefits are non-contributory! Our benefits include: Non-contributory pension scheme from your first day of 8% in year 1 and 10% from year 2 onwards Life Assurance (worth 4 times basic pay) Income Protection - 75% of basic pay after 13 weeks sick and following six months service Private Medical Insurance A Health Cash Plan Vitality Leave - After each 7 years of service, you will be able to take a sabbatical of up 3 months 25 days (FTE) plus bank holidays per annum with additional increase in holiday though length of service (up to 5 days FTE) A buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days (FTE) to maximum of 30 days Season Ticket Loan available for commuting into the office A wellbeing allowance of £100 a year Voluntary benefits, including discounts and cycle to work scheme Triodos embraces flexibility and diversity in the workplace and is proud to be a Living Wage Employer and a Disability Confident "Committed" employer. We are committed to ensuring, equality, diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. Triodos Bank is proud to be using Rare's Contextual Recruitment System (CRS) which allows us to consider applicants' achievements in the context in which they were gained. We understand that not every candidate's achievements look the same on paper - and we want to recruit the best people, from every background. Once you've submitted your application to us, please make sure to check your inbox, and or junk folder, for an email with a link to the CRS form. Closing Date: 27/09/2022
Sep 18, 2022
Full time
The Opportunity: We are delighted to be currently recruiting for a Compliance Officer to join our growing Risk and Compliance team on a up to 15 months FTC basis, this opportunity offers the benefits of flexible hybrid working. Reporting to the TBUK Senior Compliance Manager, you will responsible for providing second line advice and guidance in relation to regulatory risk exposure and TBUK compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. This includes overseeing and delivering elements of the TBUK Compliance monitoring plan. Key responsibilities will require you to: Use a risk-based approach within the Triodos Group risk appetite, to take a proactive approach to seeking improvements in business activity to mitigate regulatory risk. Lead TBUK Compliance monitoring reviews across all areas of TBUK, using the local Compliance risk universe to establish areas of risk Deliver proactive and commercial judgement with monitoring, anticipating risks and, where appropriate, challenging the business in a confident and diplomatic manner so that clear solutions are achieved. Represent UK Compliance as the primary contact for Compliance technical expertise at applicable internal branch meetings, including project meetings. Perform analysis of relevant legislative and regulatory change to provide clear, timely guidance to the business Comply with all regulatory obligations and internal governance to help ensure ethical behaviour which delivers fair outcomes for TBUK customers Who we are: Triodos Bank is an award-winning organisation and one of Europe's leading sustainable banks, whose mission is to make money work for positive social, environmental, and cultural change. We finance companies, institutions and projects that add cultural value and benefit people and the environment, with the support of depositors and investors who want to encourage corporate social responsibility and a sustainable society. Our mission is - To help create a society that promotes people's quality of life and that has human dignity at its core To enable individuals, institutions, and businesses to use money more consciously in ways that benefit people and the environment, and promote sustainable development To offer our customers sustainable financial products and high-quality service Some of the Industry awards we have received recently: British Bank Awards - Best Ethical Financial Provider and Best Investments Provider 2022 Queen's Award for Sustainable Development 2020 Top-rated by Which? for sustainable savings in 2021 What we are looking for: To be successful in this role you will have relevant experience in a compliance related role gained within financial services combined with experience of compliance monitoring, ideally relating to Banking and investment products, and also with project management principles. You will have strategic and working knowledge of the UK financial sector regulators and UK/European regulations including the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), anti-money laundering, data protection, and other compliance matters including Client Assets (CASS). A compliance qualification would be highly desirable for this role. Triodos Bank is proud of its culture, ethos, and ability to make a positive change in society. It is important that candidates evidence a strong commitment to Triodos Bank's core values of ethical sustainability and transparency, as well as the personal qualities to live these values. Offer What we are offering: In return for your hard work and expertise, you will receive a competitive salary of between £32,000 - £35,000 depending on experience, plus access to our extensive benefits package, where most of our benefits are non-contributory! Our benefits include: Non-contributory pension scheme from your first day of 8% in year 1 and 10% from year 2 onwards Life Assurance (worth 4 times basic pay) Income Protection - 75% of basic pay after 13 weeks sick and following six months service Private Medical Insurance A Health Cash Plan Vitality Leave - After each 7 years of service, you will be able to take a sabbatical of up 3 months 25 days (FTE) plus bank holidays per annum with additional increase in holiday though length of service (up to 5 days FTE) A buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days (FTE) to maximum of 30 days Season Ticket Loan available for commuting into the office A wellbeing allowance of £100 a year Voluntary benefits, including discounts and cycle to work scheme Triodos embraces flexibility and diversity in the workplace and is proud to be a Living Wage Employer and a Disability Confident "Committed" employer. We are committed to ensuring, equality, diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. Triodos Bank is proud to be using Rare's Contextual Recruitment System (CRS) which allows us to consider applicants' achievements in the context in which they were gained. We understand that not every candidate's achievements look the same on paper - and we want to recruit the best people, from every background. Once you've submitted your application to us, please make sure to check your inbox, and or junk folder, for an email with a link to the CRS form. Closing Date: 27/09/2022
Company Description Inmarsat has been at the forefront of global mobile satellite communications for over forty years, and is the market leading provider of voice and high-speed data communications for users on land, at sea and in the air through its constellation of 14 geostationary satellites. Inmarsat is a privately owned company with a profitable track record and significant growth aspirations. This is represented by more than 55 nationalities in the workforce, reflecting the global and dynamic nature of the business. With an investment of over $3 billion in its latest network infrastructure, Inmarsat is at the forefront of global mobile communications innovation. Chief Operations Office Inmarsat's Chief Operations Office (COO) plays a vital role managing the services that keep our business running and delivering to our customers. COO consists of 9 functions including: Satellite Operations, Network Operations, Service Assurance, Service Delivery Aviation and Customer Assurance, Service Delivery and Supply Chain, Project Management Office, Global Cyber Security and Group IT Job Description Primary role purpose: The Ground Control Systems group (GCS) is one of five groups under the Satellite Control Division (SCD), Chief Operations Officer (COO) area. Responsibilities of GCS include system engineering and operational support duties relevant to Inmarsat's Tracking, Telemetry and Command (TT&C) network, Inmarsat's In-Orbit Test (IOT) infrastructure, Ground Payload Control Systems (GPCS) and several other ground-based subsystems. The group is also responsible for some commercial activities, e.g. the provision of TT&C services during the transfer orbit of newly launched satellites (third-party launch support) for external clients. Going forward, a substantial implementation effort will be required from the group to timely meet specific ground segment and IOT requirements of the Inmarsat-6 satellite programme, followed by GX789 and GX10. As a member of GCS, you will provide technical, operational and programmatic contributions to the core engineering activities of the group (in support of Inmarsat's present and future satellite generations), to the commercial activities such as third-party launch support, and to specific projects such as the planning, preparation, co-ordination and execution of the payload In-Orbit Test campaigns of Inmarsat's newly launched satellites (the first of which is Inmarsat-6 F1 expected to be launched at the end of 2021). The role includes taking up leadership and/or programme management responsibility for specified activities. Key responsibilities of the position: The Senior TTC/IOT Engineer is expected to contribute to (and in some cases lead) in the following areas of work: Provide support to various core engineering and/or operational activities of the GCS group as required to support Inmarsat's present and future satellites, TT&C launch support activities, network upgrades, maintenance activities, ground systems support including on-call etc Participate in the procurement and implementation of Inmarsat and non-Inmarsat TT&C/GPCS/IOT services and equipment including development of requirements, RFP specifications, evaluation of bids, negotiations with selected bidders, monitoring technical and operational aspects of contracts. Evaluate test methods and test results, and participate in factory and on-site acceptance testing for baseband, IF, RF, GPCS, IOT earth station equipment. Perform independent analysis of earth station performance Lead IV&V / Compatibility Testing planning and co-ordination, procedures development and test execution Develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs). Co-ordinate / conduct Integration and Test (I&T) activities of earth station equipment Develop Operations Concept documents (CONOPS) in relevant areas. Develop and maintain link budgets, including accuracy calculations of earth station ranging systems (standard tone ranging and spread-spectrum ranging) Develop Operations and Maintenance plans for on-station routine operations. Ensure training and handover to operations personnel are carried out smoothly. Set up maintenance arrangements as necessary. Develop methods of monitoring earth stations to ensure availability requirements are met For launch and early orbit operations (LEOP) of Inmarsat and non-Inmarsat satellites, support preparations and implementation activities, develop Specialised Operations Plans (SOPs), participate to rehearsals and exercises, provide real-time support during the mission either on-site or at the SCC For the Inmarsat-6 Ground Payload Control System (GPCS) development, provide support to the project and ensure that experience with existing PCS systems is fully made available for the benefit of the new project Planning, preparation, co-ordination and execution of the payload IOT campaigns of the Inmarsat satellites, including: From the Space Segment-provided payload IOT Plans, develop requirements and specifications for future IOT Measurement Systems, and participate in the procurement and implementation of these systems including factory and on-site acceptance testing Develop payload IOT procedures, Sequences of Events (SOEs) and test sequences Lead payload IOT Campaigns preparations and planning including IOT Operations Plan, database preparation, loading of the measurement sequences, on-site IOT procedure validation, IOT rehearsals and all required site logistics Conduct the payload IOT campaigns at selected earth stations (including managing personnel deployment and shifts planning) Support Inmarsat's payload IOT ground infrastructure (including day-to-day operations, maintenance, support, evolution, augmentation and technology refresh). This activity includes interfacing with internal customers and managing the utilisation of the IOT assets Qualifications Essential knowledge and skills: University degree in electrical or electronic engineering or equivalent Satellite communications experience or equivalent abilities, with exposure to earth station RF and IF satellite communications equipment design, implementation and testing, to TT&C ground systems design and operations and to satellite IOT and associated testing; Work experience in mission real-time operational environment Good written and spoken command and communications skills in English Ability to prioritise and to work well under pressure Analytical approach to problems, but prepared to take practical shortcuts when necessary Desirable knowledge and skills: Experience in a multinational team, in international telecommunications environment Knowledge of data communications systems and protocols (TCP/IP in particular) Experience of satellite IOT and associated testing Computer systems, programming and software administration experience Good negotiation skills with customers and suppliers Additional information: The post is based at Inmarsat's headquarters in London, but the Senior TTC/IOT Engineer shall be prepared to travel. Travel can be expected to a variety of Inmarsat facilities worldwide Flexibility on working hours (including on-call support) and ability to support activities with little or no prior notice shall be expected Given the scope and responsibilities of this role, the successful candidate will need to access ITAR controlled information. Successful applicants will therefore be required to provide personal information, including place of birth and all nationalities, to ensure compliance with US export control requirements Additional Information You must be eligible to work in this location advertised. Inmarsat Values: Our values define Inmarsat's culture and represent what we believe in. Inmarsat employees aspire to certain behaviours which support our corporate values, they create a stronger working environment and lie at the heart of our continued success as an organisation. Accountability - taking ownership, getting results and keeping our promises Respect - collaborating, embracing diversity and valuing differences Excellence - creating bold solutions for our customers and putting quality at the heart of everything we do
Jan 04, 2022
Full time
Company Description Inmarsat has been at the forefront of global mobile satellite communications for over forty years, and is the market leading provider of voice and high-speed data communications for users on land, at sea and in the air through its constellation of 14 geostationary satellites. Inmarsat is a privately owned company with a profitable track record and significant growth aspirations. This is represented by more than 55 nationalities in the workforce, reflecting the global and dynamic nature of the business. With an investment of over $3 billion in its latest network infrastructure, Inmarsat is at the forefront of global mobile communications innovation. Chief Operations Office Inmarsat's Chief Operations Office (COO) plays a vital role managing the services that keep our business running and delivering to our customers. COO consists of 9 functions including: Satellite Operations, Network Operations, Service Assurance, Service Delivery Aviation and Customer Assurance, Service Delivery and Supply Chain, Project Management Office, Global Cyber Security and Group IT Job Description Primary role purpose: The Ground Control Systems group (GCS) is one of five groups under the Satellite Control Division (SCD), Chief Operations Officer (COO) area. Responsibilities of GCS include system engineering and operational support duties relevant to Inmarsat's Tracking, Telemetry and Command (TT&C) network, Inmarsat's In-Orbit Test (IOT) infrastructure, Ground Payload Control Systems (GPCS) and several other ground-based subsystems. The group is also responsible for some commercial activities, e.g. the provision of TT&C services during the transfer orbit of newly launched satellites (third-party launch support) for external clients. Going forward, a substantial implementation effort will be required from the group to timely meet specific ground segment and IOT requirements of the Inmarsat-6 satellite programme, followed by GX789 and GX10. As a member of GCS, you will provide technical, operational and programmatic contributions to the core engineering activities of the group (in support of Inmarsat's present and future satellite generations), to the commercial activities such as third-party launch support, and to specific projects such as the planning, preparation, co-ordination and execution of the payload In-Orbit Test campaigns of Inmarsat's newly launched satellites (the first of which is Inmarsat-6 F1 expected to be launched at the end of 2021). The role includes taking up leadership and/or programme management responsibility for specified activities. Key responsibilities of the position: The Senior TTC/IOT Engineer is expected to contribute to (and in some cases lead) in the following areas of work: Provide support to various core engineering and/or operational activities of the GCS group as required to support Inmarsat's present and future satellites, TT&C launch support activities, network upgrades, maintenance activities, ground systems support including on-call etc Participate in the procurement and implementation of Inmarsat and non-Inmarsat TT&C/GPCS/IOT services and equipment including development of requirements, RFP specifications, evaluation of bids, negotiations with selected bidders, monitoring technical and operational aspects of contracts. Evaluate test methods and test results, and participate in factory and on-site acceptance testing for baseband, IF, RF, GPCS, IOT earth station equipment. Perform independent analysis of earth station performance Lead IV&V / Compatibility Testing planning and co-ordination, procedures development and test execution Develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs). Co-ordinate / conduct Integration and Test (I&T) activities of earth station equipment Develop Operations Concept documents (CONOPS) in relevant areas. Develop and maintain link budgets, including accuracy calculations of earth station ranging systems (standard tone ranging and spread-spectrum ranging) Develop Operations and Maintenance plans for on-station routine operations. Ensure training and handover to operations personnel are carried out smoothly. Set up maintenance arrangements as necessary. Develop methods of monitoring earth stations to ensure availability requirements are met For launch and early orbit operations (LEOP) of Inmarsat and non-Inmarsat satellites, support preparations and implementation activities, develop Specialised Operations Plans (SOPs), participate to rehearsals and exercises, provide real-time support during the mission either on-site or at the SCC For the Inmarsat-6 Ground Payload Control System (GPCS) development, provide support to the project and ensure that experience with existing PCS systems is fully made available for the benefit of the new project Planning, preparation, co-ordination and execution of the payload IOT campaigns of the Inmarsat satellites, including: From the Space Segment-provided payload IOT Plans, develop requirements and specifications for future IOT Measurement Systems, and participate in the procurement and implementation of these systems including factory and on-site acceptance testing Develop payload IOT procedures, Sequences of Events (SOEs) and test sequences Lead payload IOT Campaigns preparations and planning including IOT Operations Plan, database preparation, loading of the measurement sequences, on-site IOT procedure validation, IOT rehearsals and all required site logistics Conduct the payload IOT campaigns at selected earth stations (including managing personnel deployment and shifts planning) Support Inmarsat's payload IOT ground infrastructure (including day-to-day operations, maintenance, support, evolution, augmentation and technology refresh). This activity includes interfacing with internal customers and managing the utilisation of the IOT assets Qualifications Essential knowledge and skills: University degree in electrical or electronic engineering or equivalent Satellite communications experience or equivalent abilities, with exposure to earth station RF and IF satellite communications equipment design, implementation and testing, to TT&C ground systems design and operations and to satellite IOT and associated testing; Work experience in mission real-time operational environment Good written and spoken command and communications skills in English Ability to prioritise and to work well under pressure Analytical approach to problems, but prepared to take practical shortcuts when necessary Desirable knowledge and skills: Experience in a multinational team, in international telecommunications environment Knowledge of data communications systems and protocols (TCP/IP in particular) Experience of satellite IOT and associated testing Computer systems, programming and software administration experience Good negotiation skills with customers and suppliers Additional information: The post is based at Inmarsat's headquarters in London, but the Senior TTC/IOT Engineer shall be prepared to travel. Travel can be expected to a variety of Inmarsat facilities worldwide Flexibility on working hours (including on-call support) and ability to support activities with little or no prior notice shall be expected Given the scope and responsibilities of this role, the successful candidate will need to access ITAR controlled information. Successful applicants will therefore be required to provide personal information, including place of birth and all nationalities, to ensure compliance with US export control requirements Additional Information You must be eligible to work in this location advertised. Inmarsat Values: Our values define Inmarsat's culture and represent what we believe in. Inmarsat employees aspire to certain behaviours which support our corporate values, they create a stronger working environment and lie at the heart of our continued success as an organisation. Accountability - taking ownership, getting results and keeping our promises Respect - collaborating, embracing diversity and valuing differences Excellence - creating bold solutions for our customers and putting quality at the heart of everything we do